24 Hours with Gaspar

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24 Hours with Gaspar
Directed by Yosep Anggi Noen
Written byM. Irfan Ramli
Produced by
  • Yulia Evina Bhara
  • Cristian Imanuell
Starring
CinematographyTeoh Gay Hian
Edited byAkhmad Fesdi Anggoro
Music byRicky Lionardi
Production
companies
  • KawanKawan Media
  • Visinema Pictures
  • Legacy Pictures
Distributed by Netflix
Release dates
  • 6 October 2023 (2023-10-06)(Busan)
  • 14 March 2024 (2024-03-14)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

24 Hours with Gaspar is a 2023 Indonesian crime drama film directed by Yosep Anggi Noen, based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Sabda Armandio. The film stars Reza Rahadian as the titular character, a detective who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his childhood friend in the last day of his life. [1]

Contents

24 Hours with Gaspar had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023.

Plot

Cast

Production

During the Visinema Week in 2021 which showcased upcoming production of the company, it was revealed that the novel 24 Hours with Gaspar would be adapted into a film with Noen set to direct. [2] In 2022, the production received the CJ ENM Award at the Asian Project Market, resulting in the acquisition of $10,000 in funding. [3] [4] In an interview with Deadline , Noen revealed that he was approached himself by the founder of Visinema, Angga Dwimas Sasongko to direct the adaptation. [5]

Principal photography took place in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. [5]

Casting

The cast of the film was announced in a teaser video on 15 August 2022, including Reza Rahardian, Shenina Cinnamon, Laura Basuki, Kristo Immanuel, Sal Priadi, and Dewi Irawan. [6]

Release

24 Hours with Gaspar had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023, competing for Kim Jiseok Award. [7] The trailer was released on 26 September 2023, ten days prior to the premiere. [8]

The film was scheduled to be screened in Indonesian cinemas in 2024. [9] However, the plan was scrapped as Netflix acquired its distribution rights, releasing it on 14 March 2024. [10]

Reception

Critical response

Allan Hunter of Screen Daily described the film as "stylishly executed", but criticized that it "could use a bit more clarity" in its narrative. [11]

Accolades

Film festival or awardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Busan International Film Festival 13 October 2023 Kim Jiseok Award Yosep Anggi Noen Nominated [12]
Indonesian Film Festival 14 November 2023 Best Picture Cristian Imanuell and Yulia Evina BharaNominated [13]
Best Director Yosep Anggi NoenNominated
Best Supporting Actress Dewi IrawanNominated
Best Adapted ScreenplayM. Irfan RamliWon
Best Art DirectionAhmad "Mbah" ZulkarnaenNominated
Best Visual EffectsNaradhipaNominated
Best SoundWahyu Tri Purnomo and LH Aim Adi NegaraNominated
Best Original ScoreRicky LionardiNominated
Best Costume DesignHagai PakanNominated

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