Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997

Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997 is an observational documentary that follows Ariel NOAH as he takes on the role of the adult version of the character Dilan. The film examines the public debate and nostalgia surrounding this casting choice, moving beyond the acting process to explore how a fictional figure becomes a part of collective memory. Spanning from Bandung to the final day of production, the story tracks the evolution of Ariel as a public figure and the new face of an established icon.

Directed by Eko Kristianto, this is the first of two films he released in 2026, followed by Hajatan Setan. The screenplay was written by Salman Aristo and produced by Frederica. The documentary features a credited cast of 23 people, including Ariel as Dilan, Raline Shah as Milea, Niken Anjani as Ancika, and Ira Wibowo as Bunda. Other appearing cast members include Della Dartyan as Hana and Qibil The Changcuters as Anwar. The film has a runtime of 54 minutes.