Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra

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Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra
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Indonesian Gowok: Kamasutra Jawa
Directed by Hanung Bramantyo
Written by
  • Hanung Bramantyo
  • Z.Z. Mulja Galih
Produced by Raam Punjabi
Starring
CinematographySatria Kurnianto
Edited byHaris F. Syah
Music byKrisna Purna
Production
companies
  • MVP Pictures
  • Dapur Films
Release date
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndonesia
Languages
  • Indonesian
  • Javanese

Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra (Indonesian : Gowok: Kamasutra Jawa) is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Hanung Bramantyo. The film stars Raihaanun, Lola Amaria, Alika Jantinia, Devano Danendra, and Reza Rahadian.

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The film had its world premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 2 February 2025.

Premise

The film follows gowok, a figure in Javanese tradition, referring to a woman who is hired to educate grooms about sexuality and the female body prior to marriage. [1]

Cast

Production

In July 2024, it was reported that Hanung Bramantyo would direct a film about a gowok set in the 1960s, with Raihaanun, Lola Amaria and Reza Rahadian set to star. [2] It marks Amaria's first acting credit in eleven years. [3] Principal photography took place in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta. [4]

Release

Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra had its world premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 2 February 2025, competing for the VPRO Big Screen Award. [5]

The film is selected at the 24th New York Asian Film Festival to be held from July 11 to July 27, 2025 for its North American Premiere. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Sabandar, Switzy (23 December 2024). "Sinopsis Film Gowok: Kamasutra Jawa, Karya Terbaru Hanung Bramantyo Masuk Big Screen Competition IFFR ke-54". Liputan 6 . Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  2. ↑ Tionardus, Melvina (10 July 2024). Maharani, Dian (ed.). "Hanung Bramantyo Garap Film tentang Dukun Seksual, Gowok Kamasutra Jawa". Kompas . Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  3. ↑ Tionardus, Melvina (10 July 2024). Setiawan, Tri Susanto (ed.). "Lola Amaria Kembali Berakting Setelah 11 Tahun Lewat Gowok Kamasutra Jawa". Kompas. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  4. ↑ Kintoko, Irwan Wahyu (10 July 2024). "Film 'Gowok Kamasutra Jawa' Syuting di Gamplong, Dibintangi Raihaanun, Lola Amaria dan Reza Rahadian". Tribun Network . Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  5. ↑ Dams, Tim (17 December 2024). "Rotterdam unveils 2025 Tiger and Big Screen competition line-ups". Screen International . Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "NYAFF and FLC Announce First Highlights of the 2025 New York Asian Film Festival, July 11–27". Film at Lincoln Center. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
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