A Gift

Director Aditya Ahmad / / Indonesia

Isfi must give up her comfortable pants for a hijab and skirt to be allowed into Nita’s home. 

In this exploration of youth identity and Winner of the Orizzonti Award for Best Short Film at Venice 2018, a sweet friendship collides with Indonesia’s strict gender norms.

Official selection Venice 2018 and Sundance 2019.


Screens as part of the Eyes Wide Shut: Childhood Shorts program.
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