Women from Rote Island

Women from Rote Island
Women from Rote Island
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Jeremias Nyangoen
Written by	Jeremias Nyangoen
Produced by	Rizka Shakira
Starring	Linda Adoe; Irma Rihi; Sallum Ratu Ke; Van Jhoov;
Cinematography	Joseph Christoforus Fofid
Edited by	Beck
Music by	Leodet
Production; companies	Bintang Cahaya Sinema; Langit Terang Sinema;
Release date	7 October 2023(Busan);
Running time	106 minutes
Country	Indonesia
Language	Rote

Last updated October 07, 2024

Women from Rote Island is a 2023 Indonesian drama film written and directed by Jeremias Nyangoen in his feature directorial debut.

The film had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023. It received four awards at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Picture and Best Director for Nyangoen. It was selected as the Indonesian submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.^[1]

Premise

Martha, an illegal migrant worker, comes back to her hometown in Rote Island to attend her father's funeral. Meanwhile, she has to deal with her own trauma after experiencing sexual violence in her workplace.^[2]

Cast

Linda Adoe as Orpa
Irma Rihi as Martha
Sallum Ratu Ke as Bertha
Van Jhoov as Damar

Production

Casting

Nyangoen revealed that he only cast local actors of Rote Island and around East Nusa Tenggara in order to preserve the distinctive accent of the Rote language and capture the essence of the region.^[3]

Release

Women from Rote Island had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023 as a part of the A Window on Asian Cinema program.^[4] It also is set to screen at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week.^[5]

Accolades

Award / Film Festival	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
Asian Film Festival Barcelona	25 October - 5 November 2023	NETPAC Award	Women from Rote Island	Special Mention
Jakarta Film Week	29 October 2023	Direction Award	Women from Rote Island	Won	^[6]
Indonesian Film Festival	14 November 2023	Best Picture	Rizka Shakira	Won	^[7]
		Best Director	Jeremias Nyangoen	Won
		Best Original Screenplay	Jeremias Nyangoen	Won
		Best Cinematography	Joseph Christoforus Fofid	Won
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival	2 December 2023	JAFF Indonesian Screen Award – Best Performance	Irma Rihi	Won	^[8]
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival	2 December 2023	JAFF Indonesian Screen Award – Best Cinematography	Joseph Christoforus Fofid	Won	^[8]

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References

↑ "Women From Rote Island jadi Wakil Indonesia ke Piala Oscar 2025". Media Indonesia. September 18, 2024. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
↑ Yuristiawan, Rivan (17 July 2023). "Angkat Isu Kekerasan Seksual, Film Women from Rote Island Segera Tayang di Bioskop" [Addressing the issue of sexual violence, Women from Rote Island will soon be screened in cinemas]. Fimela. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
↑ Hayati, Istiqomatul, ed. (20 July 2023). "Diperankan Pemain Asli NTT, Women from Rote Island Kampanyekan Stop Kekerasan Seksual" [Portrayed by native actors from East Nusa Tenggara, Women from Rote Island advocates for an end to sexual violence]. Tempo . Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
↑ Wong, Silvia (6 October 2023). "Indonesia's cinematic renaissance under the spotlight in Busan". Screen International . Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
↑ Wijaya, Andesta Herli (29 September 2023). Wicaksono, Satrio (ed.). "Jakarta Film Week 2023 Tayangkan 90 Film Dari Banyak Negara" [2023 Jakarta Film Week will screen 90 titles from many countries]. Valid News. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
↑ Junior, M. Alivio Mubarak (30 October 2023). Wardhani, Anita K. (ed.). "Daftar Pemenang Jakarta Film Week 2023" [A list of winners for Jakarta Film Week 2023]. Tribun Network . Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 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.

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[1] "Women From Rote Island jadi Wakil Indonesia ke Piala Oscar 2025". Media Indonesia. September 18, 2024. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.

[2] Yuristiawan, Rivan (17 July 2023). "Angkat Isu Kekerasan Seksual, Film Women from Rote Island Segera Tayang di Bioskop" [Addressing the issue of sexual violence, Women from Rote Island will soon be screened in cinemas]. Fimela. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2023.

[3] Hayati, Istiqomatul, ed. (20 July 2023). "Diperankan Pemain Asli NTT, Women from Rote Island Kampanyekan Stop Kekerasan Seksual" [Portrayed by native actors from East Nusa Tenggara, Women from Rote Island advocates for an end to sexual violence]. Tempo . Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2023.

[4] Wong, Silvia (6 October 2023). "Indonesia's cinematic renaissance under the spotlight in Busan". Screen International . Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.

[5] Wijaya, Andesta Herli (29 September 2023). Wicaksono, Satrio (ed.). "Jakarta Film Week 2023 Tayangkan 90 Film Dari Banyak Negara" [2023 Jakarta Film Week will screen 90 titles from many countries]. Valid News. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2023.

[6] Junior, M. Alivio Mubarak (30 October 2023). Wardhani, Anita K. (ed.). "Daftar Pemenang Jakarta Film Week 2023" [A list of winners for Jakarta Film Week 2023]. Tribun Network . Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.

[7] "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.

[8] 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.

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