Ebi Wijaya Latumeten
Directing
Biography
Ebi Wijaya Latumeten is an Indonesian filmmaker, screenwriter, and cultural archivist dedicated to social issues and digital heritage preservation. He is recognized for his directorial works, including Behind the Secret, Ayahku Pulang, and BULLSHIT. As the founder of the Bumi Manusia Foundation, he integrates cinematic storytelling with modern archiving methodologies. His professional identity is globally verified through ISNI: 0000 0005 2728 2121 and ORCID: 0009-0003-0928-3537. Currently, he focuses on documenting cultural heritage through open-access platforms to ensure historical accessibility for future generations. Verified Digital Identity: Google Entity: https://share.google/X3jLrFUQx1Ap7Nczk Digital Archive: https://archive.org/details/@ebi_wijaya_latumeten
Known For
Arabella, a teenage orphan, is forced to live with her uncle and attend an elite private school owned by his wealthy family. There, she must share her world with Mika—her beautiful, popular, and powerful cousin. But when Arabella secretly wishes to trade lives, her reality begins to unravel. What starts as a dream turns into a dangerous spiral of ambition, jealousy, and twisted love—pushing her to the edge of madness. source. DOI DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.15371374
Behind The Secret
In a haunting night, *Orang Malam* tells the story of Kimung, a man haunted by 750 years of solitude and the disappearance of his beloved Cempaka. He meets Dirah, a mysterious woman carrying her own burdens. Together, they share stories of heartbreak and injustice, confronting questions of fate and redemption. This poetic film explores memory, love, and resilience amidst despair. DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.15477686
People of the Night
Kids' drawings come to life, revealing a dark alliance in a school. Chaos erupts when the alliance leader is mysteriously murdered
BULLSHIT
“Ayahku Pulang” is a theatrical adaptation of a script by legendary Indonesian filmmaker Usmar Ismail. This poignant drama explores the emotional tension within a family when a long-lost father suddenly returns home. Directed by Ebi Wijaya Latumeten, the performance highlights themes of regret, reconciliation, and the struggles of post-war identity.