The Prize (2023 film)

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The Prize
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byPaul Fauzan Agusta
Written byPaul Fauzan Agusta
Produced by
  • Suryo Wiyogo
  • Cristian Imanuell
Starring
CinematographyMandella Majid
Edited byReynaldi Christanto
Production
companies
Release date
  • 22 June 2023 (2023-06-22)(Indonesia)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryIndonesia
Languages

The Prize (Minangkabau: Onde Mande!; lit. Oh My Goodness!) is a 2023 Indonesian comedy-drama film directed and written by Paul Fauzan Agusta. It stars Shenina Cinnamon, Emir Mahira, Jajang C. Noer, Jose Rizal Manua, Shahabi Sakri, and Ajil Ditto.

Contents

The film was theatrically released on 22 June 2023. It received two nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival: Best Actor for Manua and Best Actress for Noer.

Premise

The inhabitants of Sigiran Village, situated on the banks of Lake Maninjau, employ creative strategies to still obtain the lottery prize from the soap company to advance their village, although the initial winner has passed away. [1]

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place from January to February 2023 around the Lake Maninjau in West Sumatra. [2]

Release

The Prize was theatrically released on 22 June 2023. [3] The film exceeded more than 100,000 admissions twelve days after its theatrical release. [4]

The project was showcased during the Far East in Progress program at the 2023 Far East Film Festival. [5]

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Indonesian Film Festival 14 November 2023 Best Actor Jose Rizal ManuaNominated [6]
Best Actress Jajang C. Noer Nominated

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References

  1. "Sinopsis Onde Mande!, Siasat Warga Memajukan Tepi Maninjau" [Synopsis of The Prize, the strategies of villagers to develop the shoreline of Lake Maninjau]. CNN Indonesia . 22 June 2023. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  2. "4 Fakta Menarik Onde Mande!, Film Berlatar Minang yang Tayang Hari Ini" [Four interesting facts of The Prize, a film set in Minangkabau culture premieres today]. Archived from the original on 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  3. Farouk, Yazir; Rosana, Tiara (16 May 2023). "Boyong Bintang Berdarah Minang, Film Onde Mande! Siap Tayang 22 Juni 2023" [With a Minang star-studded cast, The Prize set to premiere on 22 June 2023]. Suara. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  4. Riandi, Ady Prawira; Setiawan, Tri Susanto (4 July 2023). "Film Onde Mande! Sudah Disaksikan Lebih dari 100.000 Penonton" [The Prize exceeds more than 100,000 admissions]. Kompas. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  5. Mario, Vincentius; Pangerang, Andi Muttya Keteng (27 April 2023). "Film Onde Mande! Masuk Far East Film Festival di Italia" [The Prize is selected for Far East Film Festival in Italy]. Kompas . Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 19 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 19 October 2023.