Salawaku (film)

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Directed byPritagita Arianegara
Written by
  • Iqbal Fadly
  • Titien Wattimena
Produced by
  • Ray Zulham
  • Michael Julius
Starring
  • Elko Kastanya
  • Karina Salim
  • Raihaanun
  • JFlow Matulessy
  • Shafira Umm
CinematographyFaozan Rizal
Edited by Sastha Sunu
Music byThoersi Argeswara
Production
company
Kamala Films
Release dates
  • 26 October 2016 (2016-10-26)(Tokyo)
  • 23 February 2017 (2017-02-23)(Indonesia)
Running time
82 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Salawaku is a 2016 road drama film directed by Pritagita Arianegara in her directorial debut from a screenplay by Iqbal Fadly and Titien Wattimena. It stars Elko Kastanya as the titular role who embarks on a quest to find his older sister.

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The film had its world premiere at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival on 26 October 2016. It was nominated for eight Citra Awards, winning three for Best Supporting Actress for Raihaanun, Best Cinematography, and Best Child Performer for Kastanya.

Premise

Salawaku escapes from his small village in Seram Island, Maluku in search of his older sister. Along the way, he encounters Saras, a tourist from Jakarta, and Kawanua, who are willing to help him. [1]

Cast

Production

The principal photography took place from June to July 2015 in West Seram Regency on Seram Island, Maluku. [2] Salawaku was the first film to receive support from the Indonesian Creative Economy Agency. [3]

Release

Salawaku had its world premiere at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival on 26 October 2016 in the Asian Future section. [4] The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 10 February 2017. [5] It was postponed from its initial date of 6 October 2016, maintaining its World Premiere status during the Tokyo International Film Festival, which took place on 26 October. [6]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Indonesian Film Festival 6 November 2016 Best Picture Ray Zulham and Michael JuliusNominated [7]
Best Director Pritagita ArianegaraNominated
Best Supporting Actor JFlow MatulessyNominated
Best Supporting Actress Raihaanun Won
Best CinematographyFaozan RizalWon
Best Original ScoreThoersi ArgeswaraNominated
Best Theme SongNico Veryandi for "Imaji Sunyi"Nominated
Best Child PerformerElko KastanyaWon

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