M. Dhaffa Attoriq
Directing
Biography
Born in 2002, M. Dhaffa Attoriq is an Indonesian-Minangkabau director, writer, and producer. His films explore the intersections of religion, society, politics, and culture in Indonesia, often weaving themes of family dynamics, power relations, morality, and identity. He is currently refining his craft while developing his feature directorial debut, A Mother’s Niqab.
Known For
A man tells a journalist about the photos and memories from his childhood in home and village that will soon disappear for the new national capital city. With his brother, he returns to the places they once played, taking pictures and recreating stories as if the land was still the same.
Erased from the Map
Set in a mysterious lake in the land of Sunda, a siren in love with a textile factory worker embarks on a journey to discover the meaning of love and her true self.
Upon the Pond
A veiled figure walks through narrow alleys, carrying a mysterious bottle to an Islamic gathering, where a prominent cleric delivers a sermon that eventually takes a demeaning turn.