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Black Box

Black Box

Sep 09, 2025 · 20m

Director

Yasmin Dzakiyah H.

Overview

In the 1960s, a village in Java held a tradition they firmly believed in: the blessings of the land and its harvest depended on a sacrifice chosen fairly and lawfully by the black box. Each head of a household would draw a slip of paper, and the tension rose as one name was revealed. When night fell, the sound of gamelan and the chanting of prayers echoed through the village. There was no denial, no hesitation, for the black box had already decided who must be sacrificed.

About Black Box

What is Black Box about?

In the 1960s, a village in Java held a tradition they firmly believed in: the blessings of the land and its harvest depended on a sacrifice chosen fairly and lawfully by the black box. Each head of a household would draw a slip of paper, and the tension rose as one name was revealed. When night fell, the sound of gamelan and the chanting of prayers echoed through the village. There was no…

When was Black Box released?

Black Box was released on September 9, 2025.

How long is Black Box?

Black Box runs 20 minutes.

Who directed Black Box?

Black Box was directed by Yasmin Dzakiyah H..

Who is in the cast of Black Box?

The cast of Black Box includes M. Hafidz Mumtazil (Mbah Kaji), Noer Hafidzah (Ningsih), Muhammad Azfa Alfarisi (Pak Mantri), Aulia Muthoharoh NurBaiti (Bu Mantri) and Alfa Cahyo Pangestu (Awaludin).

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