Ismail Basbeth

Ismail Basbeth is an Indonesian film director. With his two friends, he created Hide Project Indonesia, an indie production house. He studied in Asian Film Academy Busan and won the BFC & SHOCS Scholarship Fund. Ismail was also chosen in the Berlinale Talent Campus program by the Berlinale International Film Festival in Germany. Ismail was nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Director in FFI 2015 for his film Mencari Hilal (2015).

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Shelter (2011)

A short about a sleepy couple in an empty bus.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Hananda Hutami  •  Krisna E. Putranto

A short about a sleepy couple in an empty bus.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Hananda Hutami  •  Krisna E. Putranto

Talak 3 (2016)

A divorced couple, Bagas and Risa, wish to remarry. But to lawfully do so, they must first find a "contract husband" to briefly marry and divorce Risa.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hanung Bramantyo  •  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Vino G. Bastian  •  Laudya Cynthia Bella  •  Reza Rahadian  •  RAY Sitoresmi

A divorced couple, Bagas and Risa, wish to remarry. But to lawfully do so, they must first find a "contract husband" to briefly marry and divorce Risa.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hanung Bramantyo  •  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Vino G. Bastian  •  Laudya Cynthia Bella  •  Reza Rahadian  •  RAY Sitoresmi

The Crescent Moon (2015)

With special agreement with his sister, estranged son agree to accompany his strictly religious father on a journey to seek the crescent moon that signals the start of Eid.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Oka Antara  •  Deddy Sutomo  •  Torro Margens  •  Erythrina Baskoro

With special agreement with his sister, estranged son agree to accompany his strictly religious father on a journey to seek the crescent moon that signals the start of Eid.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Oka Antara  •  Deddy Sutomo  •  Torro Margens  •  Erythrina Baskoro

Another Trip to the Moon (2015)

The magical surrealist journey of Asa, daughter of a shaman, who confronts her own mother, fighting for her own life and freedom.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Tara Basro  •  Ratu Anandita  •  Cornelio Sunny  •  Endang Sukeksi

The magical surrealist journey of Asa, daughter of a shaman, who confronts her own mother, fighting for her own life and freedom.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Tara Basro  •  Ratu Anandita  •  Cornelio Sunny  •  Endang Sukeksi

Grave Torture (2012)

Mourning the death of his serial killer father, a boy enters his dad's casket and soon finds himself buried alive.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joko Anwar
CAST:  Ismail Basbeth  •  Andro Trinanda

Mourning the death of his serial killer father, a boy enters his dad's casket and soon finds himself buried alive.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joko Anwar
CAST:  Ismail Basbeth  •  Andro Trinanda

The Carousel Never Stops Turning (2017)

This film talks about today’s Indonesia from different perspectives—economy, politics, arts and culture, society, laws, and history—outlined in several fragments influenced by one another.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Cornelio Sunny  •  Dhea Ananda  •  Leilani Hermiasih  •  Shalfia Fala Pratika

This film talks about today’s Indonesia from different perspectives—economy, politics, arts and culture, society, laws, and history—outlined in several fragments influenced by one another.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Cornelio Sunny  •  Dhea Ananda  •  Leilani Hermiasih  •  Shalfia Fala Pratika

Posesif (2017)

A student diver risks her scholastic future and relationship with her father when she dates a moody transfer student consumed by their romance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edwin
CAST:  Putri Marino  •  Adipati Dolken  •  Gritte Agatha  •  Chicco Kurniawan

A student diver risks her scholastic future and relationship with her father when she dates a moody transfer student consumed by their romance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edwin
CAST:  Putri Marino  •  Adipati Dolken  •  Gritte Agatha  •  Chicco Kurniawan

Ziarah (2016)

Mbah Sri (95 years old) is looking for the grave of her husband, who has been missing for decades, with one simple aim: she wants to rest in peace beside her husband’s grave.  (more)

DIRECTION:  B.W. Purbanegara
CAST:  Ponco Sutiyem  •  Rukman Rosadi  •  Ledjar Subroto  •  Vera Prifatamasari

Mbah Sri (95 years old) is looking for the grave of her husband, who has been missing for decades, with one simple aim: she wants to rest in peace beside her husband’s grave.  (more)

DIRECTION:  B.W. Purbanegara
CAST:  Ponco Sutiyem  •  Rukman Rosadi  •  Ledjar Subroto  •  Vera Prifatamasari

Arini (2018)

On the train in Germany, Arini, a 38-year-old student, meets Nick, who is 15 years younger than her. Nick fell in love with Arini, but Arini had lost her faith in love and was unable to accept Nick.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Aura Kasih  •  Morgan Oey  •  Olga Lydia  •  Haydar Salishz

On the train in Germany, Arini, a 38-year-old student, meets Nick, who is 15 years younger than her. Nick fell in love with Arini, but Arini had lost her faith in love and was unable to accept Nick.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Aura Kasih  •  Morgan Oey  •  Olga Lydia  •  Haydar Salishz

Woo Woo (2019)

Ali, 19 years old, had no family or friends except for being quiet who eventually terrorized him and the people around him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Al Imran Karim

Ali, 19 years old, had no family or friends except for being quiet who eventually terrorized him and the people around him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Al Imran Karim

Abracadabra (2020)

A black comedy from a magician named Lukman who performs illusion magic that suddenly become real.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Faozan Rizal
CAST:  Reza Rahadian  •  Butet Kertaradjasa  •  Salvita Decorte  •  Lukman Sardi

A black comedy from a magician named Lukman who performs illusion magic that suddenly become real.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Faozan Rizal
CAST:  Reza Rahadian  •  Butet Kertaradjasa  •  Salvita Decorte  •  Lukman Sardi

Who the fuck is Ismail Basbeth? (2012)

An art video about watching an art film.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
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An art video about watching an art film.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
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Tersanjung: The Movie (2021)

After growing up in a tumultuous household, Yura finds herself in a love triangle with two close friends as she faces a personal and financial crisis.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hanung Bramantyo  •  Pandhu Adjisurya
CAST:  Clara Bernadeth  •  Giorgino Abraham  •  Kevin Ardilova  •  Kinaryosih

After growing up in a tumultuous household, Yura finds herself in a love triangle with two close friends as she faces a personal and financial crisis.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hanung Bramantyo  •  Pandhu Adjisurya
CAST:  Clara Bernadeth  •  Giorgino Abraham  •  Kevin Ardilova  •  Kinaryosih

Lemari Kyo (2012)

A young woman lives within the confines of her closet.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Kyo Hayanto

A young woman lives within the confines of her closet.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Kyo Hayanto

Flutter Echoes and Notes Concerning Nature (2015)

In the past Indonesia used to be ruled by mighty Kingdoms that relied on farming and fishing. Those days are over. The amount of farmers diminishes by 100.000 people every year. This film is about two sets of different people who have the same goal. One isabout a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Amir Pohan
CAST:  Ladya Cheryl  •  Tara Basro  •  Ismail Basbeth  •  Ralmond Karundeng

In the past Indonesia used to be ruled by mighty Kingdoms that relied on farming and fishing. Those days are over. The amount of farmers diminishes by 100.000 people every year. This film is about two sets of different people who have the same goal. One isabout a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Amir Pohan
CAST:  Ladya Cheryl  •  Tara Basro  •  Ismail Basbeth  •  Ralmond Karundeng

1000 Balon (2013)

A film created and shot by 50 children, about an adventure to find a hidden treasure.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ardy Octaviand
CAST:  Shafa Azahra Siregar  •  Baharudin  •  Veadora Yasminingrum  •  Aisyah Aqilah

A film created and shot by 50 children, about an adventure to find a hidden treasure.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ardy Octaviand
CAST:  Shafa Azahra Siregar  •  Baharudin  •  Veadora Yasminingrum  •  Aisyah Aqilah

The Last Wish of a Dancer (2020)

An eighty years old Mbah Kancil talks about her past as a dancer and comedian in the traditional group of Ludruk performers and Remong dancers when she travelled to Jakarta together with Dagelan Pete group in the 60s, while reflecting on her life existence and her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
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An eighty years old Mbah Kancil talks about her past as a dancer and comedian in the traditional group of Ludruk performers and Remong dancers when she travelled to Jakarta together with Dagelan Pete group in the 60s, while reflecting on her life existence and her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
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Cemara's Family 2 (2022)

Set in the post-pandemic period, the Cemara Family begins a new chapter in their lives. Abah gets a new job, Euis grows up to be a teenager, and Mom focuses on taking care of the youngest, Agil. While everyone was focused on their respective activities, Ara felt ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Ringgo Agus Rahman  •  Nirina Zubir  •  Adhisty Zara  •  Widuri Puteri

Set in the post-pandemic period, the Cemara Family begins a new chapter in their lives. Abah gets a new job, Euis grows up to be a teenager, and Mom focuses on taking care of the youngest, Agil. While everyone was focused on their respective activities, Ara felt ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Ringgo Agus Rahman  •  Nirina Zubir  •  Adhisty Zara  •  Widuri Puteri

Taufiq: Lelaki Yang Menantang Badai

The story of young Taufiq Kiemas. Inspired by Soekarno's ideology, he decides to become a nationalist.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Achmad Megantara  •  Aghniny Haque  •  Brandon Salim  •  Ben Kasyafani

The story of young Taufiq Kiemas. Inspired by Soekarno's ideology, he decides to become a nationalist.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Achmad Megantara  •  Aghniny Haque  •  Brandon Salim  •  Ben Kasyafani

The Portrait of a Nightmare (2022)

Hujan, a deeply traumatized young woman, crosses paths with a mysterious street artist Bayu, both their destinies intertwined as they are haunted by the same nightmare that is connected to each of their pasts.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Salvita Decorte  •  Cornelio Sunny  •  Karina Salim  •  Annisa Hertami

Hujan, a deeply traumatized young woman, crosses paths with a mysterious street artist Bayu, both their destinies intertwined as they are haunted by the same nightmare that is connected to each of their pasts.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ismail Basbeth
CAST:  Salvita Decorte  •  Cornelio Sunny  •  Karina Salim  •  Annisa Hertami
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