Galang (film)

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Galang
Directed by Adriyanto Dewo
Written by Tumpal Tampubolon
Produced by
  • Syaiful Wathan
  • Amanda Iswan
Starring
CinematographyTri Adi Prasetyo
Edited byArifin Cuunk
Music byHinhin Agung Daryana
Production
companies
  • Rich Music
  • Skena Raya Abadi
  • Swan Studio
Release date
  • 16 October 2022 (2022-10-16)(Jakarta)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Galang is a 2022 Indonesian drama film directed by Adriyanto Dewo and written by Tumpal Tampubolon. Elang El Gibran stars as the title character, a man determined to uncover the truth behind the tragic death of his sister at an underground music concert. It also stars Asmara Abigail and Agra Piliang. The film is loosely inspired by the 2008 Bandung stampede.

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The film had its world premiere at the Jakarta Film Week on 16 October 2022. It received two Indonesian Screen Awards for Best Directing (Dewo) and Best Storytelling (Tampubolon) at the 17th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival.

Premise

Galang, a young man, poses as a fan of the underground rock band Axfiksia to investigate his sister's death during one of the band's concerts. During his investigation, he forms a friendship with Asmara, the band's manager. [1]

Cast

Production

In October 2021, it was reported that Galang, a film loosely inspired by the 2008 Bandung stampede and the city's underground music scene, had been in production. [2] It was intended to be theatrically released in Indonesia in December 2021, but cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [3]

In an interview with Medcom, director Adriyanto Dewo stated that the film originated after he was invited by the producers to engage in discussions with several Bandung-based rock musicians, including Ebenz and Kimung of Burgerkill. [4] Principal photography took place in Bandung, West Java, in October 2021. [5]

Release

Galang had its world premiere at the 2022 Jakarta Film Week on 16 October. [6] It also competed for Indonesian Screen Awards at the 17th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival, where it won two awards for Best Directing and Best Storytelling. [7] It had its international premiere at the 2023 CinemAsia Film Festival on 8 March. [8] It was also screened at the 27th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival at the Merry-Go-Round section on 30 June 2023. [9]

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Jakarta Film Week 16 October 2022 Direction Award Adriyanto Dewo Nominated [10]
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 3 December 2022 Indonesian Screen Award for Best Directing Won [11]
Indonesian Screen Award for Best Storytelling Tumpal Tampubolon Won

References

  1. ↑ Paramitha, Tasya; Sahputri, Diza Liane (22 October 2021). "Galang, Film Musik Bawah Tanah yang Penuh Dendam dan Cari Jati Diri" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  2. ↑ Ladiarsa, Paulus (22 October 2021). "Film "Galang": Sajikan Pergulatan antara Dendam dan Pencarian Jatidiri Seorang Anak Muda di Kancah Musik Bawah Tanah". Cinemags (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Yuniar, Nanien (23 October 2021). Ibrahim, A. Malik (ed.). "Tayang Desember 2021, Film "Galang" angkat musik era 2008". Antara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "Wawancara Eksklusif Adriyanto Dewo, Mengangkat Tragedi Skena Musik Underground Bandung lewat Film Galang". Medcom (in Indonesian). 24 November 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Asmara Abigail Merasa Ditantang Main Film Galang". Cantika (in Indonesian). 24 October 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  6. ↑ Martua, Felix (17 October 2022). "Jakarta Film Week 2022 bridges arthouse cinema with city's youth". The Jakarta Post . Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  7. ↑ Wijaya, Andesta Herli (5 December 2022). Widodo, Rendi (ed.). ""Autobiography" Raih Penghargaan Tertinggi JAFF 2022". Valid News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "CinemAsia Film Festival toont de vele gezichten van Azië". Nieuwwij (in Dutch). 7 March 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "Shadows on the Wall @ BIFAN". Shadows on the Wall. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  10. ↑ Rizky, Diana (17 October 2022). "Inilah Daftar Pemenang Kompetisi Jakarta Film Week 2022". Inilah (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  11. ↑ Cyntara, Rheisnayu (3 December 2022). "Resmi Diumumkan, Ini Daftar Lengkap Pemenang JAFF 2022". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 August 2025.
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