The Enlightener (2010)

The Enlightener (2010) poster

Returning from Mecca, Darwis changes his name to Ahmad Dahlan as he is disturbed by the trend of Islamic laws in his society; that borders on heresy, Syrik (polytheism), and Bid’ah (wrong innovation). Using a compass, he proves that the direction of Qibla (that points to Mecca), in the Great Mosque of Kauman is wrong. The discovery angers every Kyai (Islamic experts), especially the head of the Great Mosque of Kauman, Kyai Penghulu Cholil Kamaludiningrat. Dahlan, who studied in Mecca for five years, is seen as a rebel upstart. Since the proposal of changing the direction of Qibla is rejected, Dahlan starts a movement calling for the change. On his first sermon as a preacher, Dahlan criticizes the habits of residents in his village in Yogyakarta: "In a prayer, only a sincere and patient heart is needed, it requires no Kyais, money, let alone offerings". As a result, Dahlan gets a hostile reception.

Director: Hanung Bramantyo
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Faozan Rizal
Editing: Wawan I. Wibowo
Production: MVP Pictures
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia, Javanese
Original Language: id

Themes

Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Historical Figures and Biographies, Teacher-Student Relationship, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

education, biography

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Hanung Bramantyo
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Enlightener about?
Returning from Mecca, Darwis changes his name to Ahmad Dahlan as he is disturbed by the trend of Islamic laws in his society; that borders on heresy, Syrik (polytheism), and Bid’ah (wrong innovation). Using a compass, he proves that the direction of Qibla (that points to Mecca), in the Great Mosque of Kauman is wrong. The discovery angers every Kyai (Islamic experts), especially the head of the Great Mosque of Kauman, Kyai Penghulu Cholil Kamaludiningrat. Dahlan, who studied in Mecca for five years, is seen as a rebel upstart. Since the proposal of changing the direction of Qibla is rejected, Dahlan starts a movement calling for the change. On his first sermon as a preacher, Dahlan criticizes the habits of residents in his village in Yogyakarta: "In a prayer, only a sincere and patient heart is needed, it requires no Kyais, money, let alone offerings". As a result, Dahlan gets a hostile reception.
Who directed The Enlightener?
The Enlightener was directed by Hanung Bramantyo.
Who stars in The Enlightener?
The Enlightener stars Lukman Sardi, Slamet Rahardjo, Zaskia Adya Mecca, Marsha Natika, Ihsan Tarore, Ikranagara.
How long is The Enlightener?
The Enlightener has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
What genre is The Enlightener?
The Enlightener is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Enlightener produced?
The Enlightener was produced in Indonesia.
What are the themes of The Enlightener?
The themes of The Enlightener include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Historical Figures and Biographies, Teacher-Student Relationship, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.