Sara (2023 film)

Sara
Sara
	Poster
Directed by	Ismail Basbeth
Written by	Ismail Basbeth
Produced by	Ismail Basbeth; Ridla An-Nuur; Charlie Meliala; Lyza Anggraheni; Jody Bany Wicaksono;
Starring	Asha Smara Darra ; Christine Hakim ; Mian Tiara; Jajang C. Noer ; Landung Simatupang;
Cinematography	Budi Dwi Arifianto
Edited by	Ismail Basbeth; Andhy Pulung;
Music by	Charlie Meliala
Production; companies	Bosan Berisik Lab; Ruang Basbeth; Visionari Capital;
Release date	6 October 2023(Busan);
Running time	99 minutes
Country	Indonesia
Language	Indonesian

Last updated February 03, 2025

Sara is a 2023 drama film directed and written by Ismail Basbeth. The film stars Asha Smara Darra in the titular role and Christine Hakim as her mother.

Premise

Sara, a trans woman, returns to her conservative hometown for her father's funeral. She discovers her mother Muryem, who suffers from dementia, does not recognize her.^[1]^[2]

Cast

Asha Smara Darra as Sara
Christine Hakim as Muryem, Sara's mother
Mian Tiara as Ayu, Sara's childhood best friend
Jajang C. Noer as Saidah, Ayu's mother
Landung Simatupang as Said, an ustad also a best friend of Sara's father

Production

Principal photography took place in a village in Central Java. In a press conference, Noer shared that the cast also settled together with the local villagers.^[3]

Release

Sara had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023 during the A Window on Asian Cinema and Special Program in Focus: Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema programs.^[4]

Accolades

Sara was nominated for two categories at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival. Darra became the first trans woman to be nominated for the Best Actress category.^[5]

Award / Film Festival	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
Indonesian Film Festival	14 November 2023	Best Actress	Asha Smara Darra	Nominated	^[6]
Indonesian Film Festival	14 November 2023	Best Supporting Actress	Christine Hakim	Nominated	^[6]
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival	2 December 2023	JAFF Indonesian Screen Award – Best Directing	Ismail Basbeth	Won	^[7]
Film Pilihan Tempo	29 January 2024	Film Pilihan Tempo	Sara	Nominated	^[8]
		Best Director	Ismail Basbeth	Nominated
		Best Screenplay	Ismail Basbeth	Nominated
		Best Actress	Asha Smara Darra	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actor	Landung Simatupang	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actress	Christine Hakim	Won

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References

↑ Tionardus, Melvina; Maharani, Dian (3 October 2023). "Film Sara Akan Tayang Perdana di Busan International Film Festival 2023" [Sara is set to premiere at the 2023 Busan International Film Festival]. Kompas . Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
↑ Purnama, Basuki Eka (4 October 2023). "Sara akan Tayang Perdana di BIFF" [Sara to premiere at BIFF]. Media Indonesia . Retrieved 22 October 2023.
↑ Levana, Virgilery (5 October 2023). Lestari, Puput Puji (ed.). "Cerita Keseruan Asha Smara Darra dan Jajang C. Noer Saat Syuting Film Sara" [The story of Asha Smara Darra and Jajang C. Noer during the filming of Sara]. Voi.id. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
↑ Fathurrozak (5 October 2023). "Sara Tayang di Dua Program Festival Film Internasional di Busan" [Sara to premiere in two programs at the Busan International Film Festival]. Media Indonesia. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
↑ Arum, Sekar (18 October 2023). "Rekognisi bagi Transpuan di Industri Film, Asha Smara Darra Masuk Nominasi di Festival Film Indonesia" [Trans recognition in the film industry, Asha Smara Darra is nominated at the Indonesian Film Festival]. Whiteboard Journal. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
↑ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2023" [Complete list of 2023 Citra Awards Indonesian Film Festival nominations]. CNN Indonesia . 14 October 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
↑ Baktora, Muhammad Ilham; Weadcaksana, Hiskia Andika (3 December 2023). "Dihadiri 20 Ribu Pengunjung Lebih JAFF 2023 Resmi Berakhir, Monisme Bawa Pulang Golden Hanoman" [Attended by more than twenty thousand visitors, JAFF 2023 is officially closed, Monisme brings home the Golden Hanoman Award]. Suara Jogja. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
↑ Nurkhoirani, Hanin Marwah (29 January 2024). "Women from Rote Island Jadi Film Pilihan Tempo 2023, Berikut Daftar Lengkap Pemenangnya". Tempo . Retrieved 2 February 2025.

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[1] Tionardus, Melvina; Maharani, Dian (3 October 2023). "Film Sara Akan Tayang Perdana di Busan International Film Festival 2023" [Sara is set to premiere at the 2023 Busan International Film Festival]. Kompas . Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[2] Purnama, Basuki Eka (4 October 2023). "Sara akan Tayang Perdana di BIFF" [Sara to premiere at BIFF]. Media Indonesia . Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[3] Levana, Virgilery (5 October 2023). Lestari, Puput Puji (ed.). "Cerita Keseruan Asha Smara Darra dan Jajang C. Noer Saat Syuting Film Sara" [The story of Asha Smara Darra and Jajang C. Noer during the filming of Sara]. Voi.id. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[4] Fathurrozak (5 October 2023). "Sara Tayang di Dua Program Festival Film Internasional di Busan" [Sara to premiere in two programs at the Busan International Film Festival]. Media Indonesia. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[5] Arum, Sekar (18 October 2023). "Rekognisi bagi Transpuan di Industri Film, Asha Smara Darra Masuk Nominasi di Festival Film Indonesia" [Trans recognition in the film industry, Asha Smara Darra is nominated at the Indonesian Film Festival]. Whiteboard Journal. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[6] "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2023" [Complete list of 2023 Citra Awards Indonesian Film Festival nominations]. CNN Indonesia . 14 October 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.

[7] Baktora, Muhammad Ilham; Weadcaksana, Hiskia Andika (3 December 2023). "Dihadiri 20 Ribu Pengunjung Lebih JAFF 2023 Resmi Berakhir, Monisme Bawa Pulang Golden Hanoman" [Attended by more than twenty thousand visitors, JAFF 2023 is officially closed, Monisme brings home the Golden Hanoman Award]. Suara Jogja. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.

[8] Nurkhoirani, Hanin Marwah (29 January 2024). "Women from Rote Island Jadi Film Pilihan Tempo 2023, Berikut Daftar Lengkap Pemenangnya". Tempo . Retrieved 2 February 2025.

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