Constructed
"Fiction or Nonfiction?"
Released just last year. Constructed is a documentary film. directed by Jonathan Gradiyan. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bikeska sanara, Arrivo atha ananta, and Paul Nicholas
Synopsis
After 12 years of documentary courses being absent as a form of Integrated Practicum in the Film Department at IKJ, Bikeska, Paul, Arrivo, and Raihanul chose to break the tradition. Amidst the dominance of fiction films, which are considered more prestigious, they chose documentaries due to budget constraints and a desire to respond to the world in a more honest and intimate way. Their poetic documentary film captures two layers of reality: a man who draws architectural spaces, and the laborers who build them. However, the process led to a creative crisis and the images were too structured as the treatment felt like fiction filmmaking. The question arose: were they recording reality or constructing it? The camera turned around, highlighting the teamβs process and confusion. Ultimately, the film not only captures space and labor, but also reflects that documentaries, like buildings, are the result of construction and choice.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ID
- Budget
- $10
Production Companies
- Institut Kesenian Jakarta
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Constructed about?
After 12 years of documentary courses being absent as a form of Integrated Practicum in the Film Department at IKJ, Bikeska, Paul, Arrivo, and Raihanul chose to break the tradition. Amidst the domi...
Who directed Constructed?
Constructed was directed by Jonathan Gradiyan.
How long is Constructed?
Constructed has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Constructed released?
Constructed was released on November 22, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Constructed?
The main cast of Constructed includes Bikeska sanara, Arrivo atha ananta, Paul Nicholas, Raihanul Adha.