Content Analysis of “27 Steps of May” (2018) Using Auteur Theory

Abstract

Indonesian cinema has been evolving quite rapidly these past few years, many great movies that strive beyond commercial and quantity purposes have been brought into realization by many young rising filmmakers. Ravi Bharwani with his drama 27 Steps of May serves as one of the movies that best elaborate on Indonesia’s dynamic as its finest and most analyzed worthy. This case study is rich in semiotics and best showcases Bharwani’s preferred filmmaking style, making him an auteur in the making.