Spirit of the Kantil
Explores the complex intersection of beauty, power, and tradition in 1950s Indonesia through a triangle of desire and mysticism: Adista, a wealthy woman who masters the esoteric art of attraction through kantil flowers; Citresa, a breathtakingly beautiful bedoyo dancer born beneath a kantil tree; and Kripala, Citresa’s husband and a struggling composer. As Adista draws Citresa into her world of ancient rituals and ceremonies, their relationship deepens while Kripala spirals into jealousy and destructive rage.
Director: Razka Robby Ertanto
Genre: Drama
Screenplay
Production: Summerland
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia, Javanese
Budget: $1M
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: Razka Robby Ertanto
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Spirit of the Kantil about?
- Explores the complex intersection of beauty, power, and tradition in 1950s Indonesia through a triangle of desire and mysticism: Adista, a wealthy woman who masters the esoteric art of attraction through kantil flowers; Citresa, a breathtakingly beautiful bedoyo dancer born beneath a kantil tree; and Kripala, Citresa’s husband and a struggling composer. As Adista draws Citresa into her world of ancient rituals and ceremonies, their relationship deepens while Kripala spirals into jealousy and destructive rage.
- Who directed Spirit of the Kantil?
- Spirit of the Kantil was directed by Razka Robby Ertanto.
- What genre is Spirit of the Kantil?
- Spirit of the Kantil is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Spirit of the Kantil?
- Spirit of the Kantil had a budget of $1M.
- Where was Spirit of the Kantil produced?
- Spirit of the Kantil was produced in Indonesia.