Putu Wijaya is renowned for his aesthetic of mental terror in literature and theatre. He also stands as a unique auteur in the history of Indonesian cinema. A reading of Cas Cis Cus offers a profound experience in engaging with film on a deeper, more reflective level.
This video essay is a collaborative work by lecturers and students of @binusfilm, inspired by the Putu Wijaya: The Maestro exhibition by the Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ), 2024. It was selected as one of the Top 12 finalists in the Film Criticism category at the @festivalfilmid 2025.
Screening and Discussion Video Essay:
Putu Wijaya Sebagai Sutradara Film: Teror Mental dalam Film Cas Cis Cus (Sonata di Tengah Kota)
With:
Ekky Imanjaya (Komite Film DKJ, Lecturer at Film Department, Binus University)
Ephraim Ryan Pranata (Binus University Film Student)
Venue:
Teater Wahyu Sihombing, Taman Ismail Marzuki
