Character Relationships in Atheis

Hasan (played by Deddy Sutomo) is a protagonist in Atheis. Main protagonist raised as a devout Muslim. Initially in love with Rukmini, he meets Kartini through his friend Rusli and the nihilistic Anwar. Hasan gradually doubts his faith, becomes an atheist, and marries Kartini, causing family estrangement. Enraged by a hotel incident involving Kartini and Anwar, he kills Anwar but is subsequently executed by the Kempeitai. Anwar (played by Farouk Afero) is a protagonist in Atheis. A nihilistic character encountered by Hasan. He shares a hotel night with Kartini, which provokes Hasan's jealousy and violence. Anwar is hunted down and killed by Hasan, serving as the catalyst for the film's tragic climax. Rukmini (played by Christine Hakim) appears in Atheis. A devout woman whom Hasan loves early in the film. She represents his traditional religious upbringing. Hasan's eventual loss of faith and marriage to Kartini create a significant rift between them and his family. Rusli (played by Kusno Sudjarwadi) appears in Atheis. Hasan's politically active friend who introduces him to Kartini. Rusli plays a key role in exposing Hasan to modern ideas that lead to his apostasy. He is later killed, sharing a similar tragic fate with Hasan.

Character Relationship Map: Atheis

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Atheis (1974) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

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Story Analysis

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

Plot Progression

  1. Faith and First Love
  2. Ideological Awakening
  3. Shattered Bonds
  4. Blood and Retribution

Directed by Sjuman Djaya

Atheis (1974) · 9/10 · drama