The Enlightener
Sang Pencerah
Synopsis
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.
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Sang pencerah (Indonesian Movie Trailer) 2010
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-16
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Lukman Sardi
Kyai Haji Ahmad Dahlan
Slamet Rahardjo
Kyai Penghulu Cholil Kamaludiningrat
Zaskia Adya Mecca
Nyai Walidah
Marsha Natika
Nyai Walidah Muda
Ihsan Tarore
Muhammad Darwis
Ikranagara
Kyai Abu Bakar
Yati Surachman
Nyai Abu Bakar
Sujiwo Tejo
Kyai Muhammad Fadlil
Dewi Irawan
Nyai Muhammad Fadlil
Agus Kuncoro
Kyai Muhammad Noor
Idrus Madani
Kyai Muhsen
Pangky Suwito
Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo
Sitok Srengenge
Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII
Qausar Harta Yudana
Ahmad Daniel
Rifat Sungkar
Ahmad Jazuli
Jourast Jordy
Muhammad Sangidu Kecil
Joshua Suherman
Hisyam Kecil
Mario Irwinsyah
Muhammad Fachrudin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hanung Bramantyo
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanung Bramantyo
- Original Title
- Sang Pencerah
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian, Javanese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- MVP Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hanung Bramantyo
Hanung Bramantyo
Faozan Rizal
Wawan I. Wibowo
Hanung Bramantyo, Gobind Punjabi, Wicky V. Olindo, Raam Punjabi
Department Leadership Roster
Hanung Bramantyo
Director
Hanung Bramantyo
Writer
Raam Punjabi
Producer
Faozan Rizal
Director of Photography
Wawan I. Wibowo
Editor
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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 principal cast of The Enlightener includes Lukman Sardi, Slamet Rahardjo, Zaskia Adya Mecca, Marsha Natika, Ihsan Tarore.
When was The Enlightener released and how long is it?
The Enlightener was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.