5 Recommendations of Indonesian Short Films to Accompany Your Week

Kapanlagi.com - Short films are always the right choice when you need a short but meaningful entertainment. There are so many stories that you can't even imagine, presented in short films. Whether it's foreign or domestic short films, they are always interesting and intriguing.

This time, there are 5 recommended short films by Indonesian filmmakers that you can watch in your free time today. These are not just ordinary films, they have even made it to national and international film festivals. Just spare around 10-20 minutes, choose one or even watch them all, it's up to you!

You can easily access these short films on YouTube, KLovers. Want to warm your heart with touching stories? Or maybe you want something that can make you laugh but still has a valuable message? Or perhaps something with a romantic touch? It's a complete package!

Here are 5 special recommendations of domestic short films for you to check out!

1. 'WAITING FOR MIRACLES'

Waiting for Miracles (credit: youtube.com/c/VisinemaPictures)

How does it feel when you become a character in a writer's story? This film tells the story of Kinan and Karin, whose introduction begins inside a pair of glasses owned by Kinan, with an ending still being thought about by the writer. Will the story go according to the desires of the characters or the writer? Is the story actually a reflection of the writer themselves? Just watch it first.

This short film directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko is a light film with a really interesting story to watch, KLovers. This film, released in 2020, has been watched by hundreds of thousands of people, and you can access it on YouTube! Famous actors and actresses like Wafda Saifan, Aghniny Haque, Ganindra Bimo, and Niken Anjani also star in this short film. So, are you curious to watch it or not?

2. 'ELEGI MELODI'

Elegi Melodi (credit: youtube.com/c/Studioantelopeindonesia)

At what age can you realize your dreams? If you grow up and have a family and your age keeps increasing but your dreams haven't been achieved yet, will you keep pursuing them? The touching story of a mother named Melodi, which despite being enough to make you cry, is still seasoned with comedic accents, making this short film suitable to accompany your day.

ELEGI MELODI is a work by Jason Iskandar. This short film, made in 2018, even managed to be nominated for Best Short Film at the Citra Film Festival Indonesia 2018, which is cool! This film will make you laugh-cry-laugh-cry, very memorable! Watch it first! 

3. 'LEMANTUN'

Lemantun (credit: youtube.com/channel/UCTJs8XQKjD_PKCAfXveymNg)

This is a short film whose story is inspired by the true story of the writer's family. This short film LEMANTUN tells the story of a mother who gathers her five children to divide her inheritance, which is a wardrobe! Who would have thought, these wardrobes were bought one by one when each child was born. So, what is the reaction of these siblings? 

This film, written and directed by Wregas Bhanuteja, even won several awards such as Best Short Film at the XXI Short Film Festival 2015, Best Short Film at the Indonesian Film Appreciation 2015, and Best Short Film at the Maya Awards 2015. Will it be on your watchlist this week? Highly recommended! 

4. 'WEI'

WEI (credit: youtube.com/c/Viddsee)

When a child changes beliefs different from their parents, will they still be accepted by their family? The short film titled WEI by Samuel Rustandi brings an unusual yet meaningful story. This film stars the late Henky Solaiman and Dayu Wijanto as father and child.

What's unique about this short film is that there is not much dialogue, not even from Henky Solaiman himself, yet the message still gets across. It addresses issues of religion and beliefs, and incorporates cultural elements that make it even more special. Watch it first, KLovers, so you won't be curious!

5. 'ANAK LANANG'

Anak Lanang (credit: youtube.com/c/RavacanaFilms)

The last recommended short film is titled ANAK LANANG by Wahyu Agung Prasetyo. This short film, which is entirely in everyday Javanese dialogue, successfully entertains its viewers with the actions of four elementary school children on their way home from school, riding their regular becak (pedicab).

The conversations they have are truly in line with children their age nowadays, but watch it and find out what makes this short film special. Fun Fact! This short film was shot in one take, imagine being this good in one take? Truly impressive! It has also won awards at film festivals, definitely deserving!

So there you have it, KLovers, some recommended short films to fill your week. If you're tired of watching long films, these short films are perfect for you! Despite their short duration, they have deep and meaningful stories.

Which one are you going to watch today, KLovers?

This article is written by: Elisabeth Marie N. D. 

(kpl/mag)