What are the key story phases in Atheis?

The story of Atheis progresses through these phases: Faith and First Love, Ideological Awakening, Shattered Bonds, Blood and Retribution.

In the final act ("Blood and Retribution"): Hasan hunts and kills Anwar, only to be executed by Japanese forces, mirroring Rusli's fate.

Atheis (1974) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Atheis
Genre: drama
Released: 1974
Rating: 9

Plot Analysis Summary

A devout man's ideological transformation leads to personal ruin and violent retribution in occupied Indonesia.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Faith and First Love

Ideological Awakening

Shattered Bonds

Blood and Retribution

Adapted from Achdiat Kartamihardja's novel of the same name. It follows a young Muslim man named Hasan who, through his interactions with others, loses his faith.

Directed by

Sjuman Djaya

Key Cast

Deddy Sutomo — Hasan
Farouk Afero — Anwar
Christine Hakim — Rukmini
Kusno Sudjarwadi — Rusli
Kris Biantoro

Rating: 9/10 (1 votes)