Sara (2023 film)

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Sara
Directed byIsmail Basbeth
Written byIsmail Basbeth
Produced by
  • Ismail Basbeth
  • Ridla An-Nuur
  • Charlie Meliala
  • Lyza Anggraheni
  • Jody Bany Wicaksono
Starring
CinematographyBudi Dwi Arifianto
Edited by
  • Ismail Basbeth
  • Andhy Pulung
Music byCharlie Meliala
Production
companies
  • Bosan Berisik Lab
  • Ruang Basbeth
  • Visionari Capital
Release date
  • 6 October 2023 (2023-10-06)(Busan)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

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.

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It had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023. It received two nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival: Best Actress for Darra and Best Supporting Actress for Hakim.

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

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 FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Indonesian Film Festival 14 November 2023 Best Actress Asha Smara Darra Nominated [6]
Best Supporting Actress Christine Hakim Nominated
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 2 December 2023 JAFF Indonesian Screen Award – Best DirectingIsmail BasbethWon [7]

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References

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  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. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
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