Esa

2023 / Documentary / 13 min

A short poetic documentary about the representation of religious diversity which is expressed through a series of rituals of worshiping God and relationships between human beings based on love for God which is manifested in everyday life. This documentary emphasizes the diversity and warmth of the religious practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Orthodox Christianity and Islam, as well as relations between people which sometimes cause disputes and conflicts.

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Production House
Fakultas Film & TV Institut Kesenian Jakarta

Director
Eva Aisya Purnadia

Camera
Eva Aisya Purnadia, Anggie Clarestya, Bintang Pandu Negoro

Screenings & Awards
– Kinema Film Festival 2023 | Official Selection
– ILUNI UI Movie Award Competition 2024 | Final Selection
– West Sumatera Film Festival 2024 | Best Documentary Winner
– Minikino Film Week 10 | Market Screening
– Jogja Film Academy Short Film Festival 2024 | Official Selection
– Dynamic Cinema Festival 2024 | Official Selection
– Polimedia Film Festival 2024 | Best Documentary Winner
– Bandung International Student Film Festival 2024 | International Short Documentary Nominee
– Festival Film Tengah 2025 | Official Selection

Photos

BTS – Bintang captured footage at Hindu temple
BTS – Anggie observed the Barongsai rehearsal
BTS – I captured footage of Buddhist carnival on Vesak day
BTS – The Hindu priests led the worship solemnly
BTS – A monk and a little kid sat next to each other
BTS – Orthodox Priest and the church committee discussed on Christmas prep
BTS – Barongsai Tripusaka team with Mr. Aji (xue shi)
BTS – Anggie captured this photo of Barongsai Tripusaka team perfectly. I mean, look at their BRIGHT smiles!
Anggie, I, and our friends attended ILUNI UI Movie Award Competition 2024
Anggie received the Best Documentary Award in Polimedia Film Festival 2024 for Esa!

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