One of the central issues in our present condition is blind love and relationships without foresight. There are no lasting gains only fleeting satisfaction between individuals, alongside a wider cycle in which bodies are commodified. Perhaps it is this reality that drove director Agni Nurhalisah to create the documentary Like Bones.
This documentary, presented through an animated approach, is visually captivating. The Writer found it easy to grasp the message Agni intended to convey. In fact, it felt necessary to share this film widely with the public, as its pleasing visuals and digestible narrative make the message more accessible to many.
And yet, one lingering question arises: who is the person speaking as a subject in between the narration? From the Writer’s perspective, the credibility of a personal testimony needs to be acknowledged or at least hinted at. Admittedly, naming the subject is not an absolute requirement, but perhaps Agni had other considerations in mind. By leaving the subject anonymous, viewers are drawn to focus on the emotions of their story, rather than the identity of the speaker.
Overall, the Writer hopes that the positive message Agni communicates does not risk being overshadowed by lingering questions. As someone who has also witnessed and felt the cycle depicted, each minute of Agni’s narration felt deeply relatable. It sparks a hope that swift solutions and stronger awareness toward guided education may take root.
Long-term planning, too, must be recognized by every individual. Each decision made may bring good or bad consequences, and some may last a lifetime. Unplanned choices like the very title Like Bones may shatter like broken bones, which, at worst, can never heal to their full strength again.
An impressive work, Agni. Thank you.
By Satya Din Muhammad
Editor Majesti Anisa
Translator Debytha Nela M. V.
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