Transformation: Set between imagined futures and familiar Indonesian realities, each story reveals a quiet struggle with identity, belonging, or the weight of expectations. This program invites us to sit with longing, defiance, and the hope of understanding, offering space for reflection rather than resolution.
Programmer: Fransiska Prihadi
Email: cika@minikino.org
18+
Duration: 80:14
S-EXPRESS 2025: INDONESIA
KONTAPATI
[d] M. Raflie Maulana / [w] Magnis Putri Exela, M. Raflie Maulana, M. Ridwan
Indonesia / 2024 / Fiction / 14:52
In a world where humans only communicate telepathically, Nima encounters a black cat, putting her in questions about the world she lives in.
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[ig] @asalokafilms @mrm_2008
HOW TO BE A MAN
[d][w] William K
Indonesia / 2024 / Fiction / 15:00
In a swimming club, Farel tries to cover his abdominal hair by wearing a one-piece swimsuit. However, Brian discovers Farel’s secret and bullies him.
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[ig] @bloompictures_
NGGAK!!!
[d][w] Oktania Hamdani, Winner Wijaya
Indonesia / 2024 / Fiction / 06:00
A female character is playing an online game, and suddenly received a call from her mom.
Awards/Screenings: Official Selection Film Vertikal 2024 at MFW11
[ig] @winnerwijaya @taniasaturation
URIP MUNG MAMPIR NGOMBE
[d][w] Rizqullah Panggabean
Indonesia / 2025 / Fiction / 15:30
In a dark corner of the city, a young man is trapped in the nightly routine of his late father’s roadside food stall.
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[ig] @acahacahfilms
SAMU THE TERRIBLE AND HIS SIN
[d][w] Dhiwangkara Seta
Indonesia / 2023 / Fiction / 18:00
A lonesome marine student receives strength from the freshwater realm to seek revenge against his rivals.
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Awards/Screenings: MFW Best National Competition 2024
[ig] @qunfilms @dhiwankokoro @elizacheisa
PERFECTED GRAMMAR
[d][w] Andrea Suwito
Hungary, Portugal, Belgium, Indonesia / 2024 / Documentary / 10:52
A Daughter learns her Mother’s Indonesian roots through a language lesson, unraveling the Mother’s painful longing for home.
Awards/Screenings: MFW10 Best Documentary Short nominees (2024)
[ig] @watermelon.rabbit
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Programmer's Bio:
Fransiska Prihadi is an architect and co-founder of the art-house cinema MASH Denpasar.
She has served as guest programmer, preselection committee, and jury for various national and international short film festivals.
Alongside her curatorial work, she facilitates and mentors filmmaking and film critic workshops, focusing on creating writing that
resonates with both cinephiles and general readers."