Yohanna (film)

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Yohanna
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Film poster
Directed byRazka Robby Ertanto
Written byRazka Robby Ertanto
Produced by
  • Razka Robby Ertanto
  • Denis Krupnov
Starring Laura Basuki
CinematographyOdyssey Flores
Edited byDiego Marx Dobles
Music byChristopher Barnett
Production
companies
  • REASON8
  • Summerland
  • Pilgrim Film
Release date
Running time
85 minutes
Countries
  • Indonesia
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
LanguageIndonesian

Yohanna is a 2024 international co-produced drama film written and directed by Razka Robby Ertanto. It stars Laura Basuki in the lead role.

Contents

It had world premiere at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on 29 January 2024, competing for the VPRO Big Screen Award.

Premise

The young nun Yohanna's encounter with the underworld of child labor in Sumba restores her sense of purpose in life. [1]

Cast

Production

The principal photography took place in Sumba, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia and wrapped in May 2022. [2] Ertanto conceived the idea of Yohanna after being saddened to see child laborers in a visit to Sumba. [3]

Release

Yohanna had its world premiere at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on 29 January 2024 during the Big Screen section, competing for the VPRO Big Screen Award. [4]

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
International Film Festival Rotterdam 4 February 2024 Big Screen AwardRazka Robby ErtantoNominated [5]
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 7 December 2024 Indonesian Screen Award for Best Film Won [6]
Indonesian Screen Award for Best Directing Won
Indonesian Screen Award for Best Storytelling Won
Indonesian Screen Award for Best Performance Laura Basuki, Kirana Putri Grasela and Iqua TahlequaWon
Indonesian Screen Award for Best Cinematography Odyssey FloresWon
Film Pilihan Tempo 5 February 2025 Film Pilihan TempoYohannaWon [7]
Best DirectorRazka Robby ErtantoNominated
Best ScreenplayNominated
Best ActressLaura BasukiWon

References

  1. ↑ Vrida, Alaya (21 December 2023). Zakaria, Indra (ed.). "Sinopsis Film Yohanna, Bakal Tayang di Festival Film Rotterdam 2024" [Film synopsis of Yohanna, set to premiere at the 2024 International Festival Film Rotterdam]. IDN Times . Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Tabbara, Mona (31 May 2022). "Reason8's 'Yohanna' starring Berlinale award-winner Laura Basuki wraps shoot (exclusive)". ScreenDaily . Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  3. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (24 January 2024). "Laura Basuki, Robby Ertanto on Rotterdam Title 'Yohanna' Where Child Labor and Faith Collide, Teaser Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Kudláč, Martin (18 December 2023). "IFFR unveils its 2024 line-up". Cineuropa . Archived from the original on 9 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  5. ↑ Calnan, Ellie (3 February 2024). "Japanese debut 'Rei' leads Rotterdam winners". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  6. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (7 December 2024). "'Yohanna' Wins Big as 'Happyend' Takes Top Prize at Indonesia's Jogja Festival". Variety. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  7. ↑ Marvela, ed. (1 February 2025). "Daftar Nomine Film Pilihan Tempo 2024". Tempo . Retrieved 2 February 2025.
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