Ready to Premiere on August 28, the Film 'THAGHUT' Tells the Story of the Phenomenon of Shamanism Practices in Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - The feature film titled THAGHUT is set to premiere on August 29, 2024, and has captured public attention. Dennis Adhiswara and Hana Saraswati, as the actors, revealed their reasons for being involved in a project that has sparked controversy among netizens.

The title of this film has drawn attention due to its sensitivity, but both emphasized that the issues raised are very relevant to the current conditions of Indonesian society. According to Hana Saraswati, THAGHUT presents a story that is close to the daily lives of the people.

"The issues in this film are close to the community because it will depict shamanistic practices such as money duplication, alternative medical treatments, and promises from shamans, which are still prevalent in Indonesia," said Hana Saraswati when met at Kapanlagi Youniverse on Friday (26/7).

1. What Did Dennis Adhiswara Say?

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Not only that, in this film the audience will also be invited to take a closer look at practices that are often considered instant solutions by many people. Dennis Adhiswara also added that every film indeed has a unique story, and THAGHUT offers a different perspective.

"From the story aspect, every film is definitely different, but for me personally, there is a phase that makes society amazed by people who are called magical," said Dennis Adhiswara on the same occasion.

"Personally, I feel like I'm shown through the news that many people idolize these individuals, so in this film, we want to capture that phenomenon more deeply," he added.

2. Reasons Why Hana Saraswati Accepted the Film 'THAGHUT'

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This film not only highlights shamanistic practices but also how society responds to and believes in shamans.

Additionally, when asked what attracted them to join this project, Hana Saraswati admitted that she liked the script and the director who directed the film. For Hana, the opportunity to work with an amazing team was one strong reason not to decline this offer.

"I like the script, I like the director, so how could I miss the chance to shoot alongside Mas Dennis Adhiswara," Hana concluded.

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