Sri Asih (2022 film)

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Sri Asih
Directed by Upi
Written by
Based onSri Asih
by R. A. Kosasih
Produced by
  • Bismarka Kurniawan
  • Wicky V. Olindo
  • Joko Anwar
Starring
CinematographyArfian
Edited byTeguh Raharjo
Music by
  • Aghi Narottama
  • Bemby Gusti
  • Tony Merle
Production
companies
Release date
  • 17 November 2022 (2022-11-17)(Indonesia)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Sri Asih is a 2022 superhero film based on the Bumilangit character of the same name. The film was directed by Upi who co-wrote the screenplay with Joko Anwar. It is the second installment in the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe (BCU). And it stars Pevita Pearce as Alana / Sri Asih alongside Reza Rahadian, Christine Hakim, Jefri Nichol, Dimas Anggara, and Surya Saputra.

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The film was released theatrically in Indonesia on 17 November 2022. It received five nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival.

Premise

Alana does not understand why she is always overcome by anger, but she always tries to fight it. She is born during a volcanic eruption that separates her from her parents. She is then adopted by a rich woman who tries to help her live a normal life. As an adult, Alana discovers the truth about her origins that she is not an ordinary human. She can be good or be evil if she cannot control her anger. [1]

Cast

Additionally, there are special appearances by Dian Sastrowardoyo as Dewi Api, Najwa Shihab as Nani Wijaya, the first Sri Asih as portrayed in the 1954 film, Maudy Koesnaedi as Dewi Asih. Chicco Jerikho appears as Awang / Godam in the mid-credits scene. [2]

Production

In 2019, Joko Anwar as the creative director of Bumilangit Cinematic Universe confirmed that Pearce would portray Sri Asih for the upcoming BCU project after her first appearance on Gundala . [3] In 2020, Anwar confirmed that a Citra-winning actor would play as the villain in the film, but still unnamed. [4]

Principal photography began on 18 November 2020, after postponement due to COVID-19 pandemic. Later, the filming had been paused in December 2020 after Peace was tested positive for COVID-19. [5] It concluded on 1 April 2021. [6]

Release

Sri Asih was initially scheduled to be released in November 2020, with production starting seven months prior. [7] However, the plan was scrapped due to a longer and more thorough preparation process. [8]

The film was scheduled to be released theatrically on 6 October 2022, announced by Anwar and Upi during a Twitter Space. [9] The release was postponed once again to 17 November 2022 after Upi's disappointment with the then-final results. [10] It garnered 82,031 admissions on the premiere date and received 570,619 admissions during its theatrical run. [11] [12] The film was also screened at the 2023 International Film Festival Rotterdam during the Limelight program. [13]

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Indonesian Film Festival 14 November 2023 Best Adapted Screenplay Upi and Joko Anwar Nominated [14]
Best Visual EffectsKalvin IrawanWon
Best SoundMohamad Ikhsan and M. Ichsan RachmadittaNominated
Best Original ScoreAghi Narottama, Tony Merle, and Bemby GustiNominated
Best MakeupAktris HandradjasaWon

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References

  1. ↑ "Sinopsis Sri Asih, Superhero Perempuan Pertama Jagat Sinema Bumilangit" [The synopsis of Sri Asih, Bumilangit Cinema Universe's first woman superhero]. CNN Indonesia . 17 November 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  2. ↑ Sari, Indah Permata (2 April 2023). "Penjelasan Ending Film Sri Asih, Langsung Nyambung ke Gundala" [Sri Asih ending explained: connected to Gundala]. Grid.id. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  3. ↑ Aldida, Vania Ika (22 September 2019). "Alasan Joko Anwar Pilih Pevita Pearce Perankan Sri Asih" [Joko Anwar's reason to choose Pevita Pearce to portray Sri Asih]. Okezone . Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "Musuh Besar Sri Asih Diperankan Aktor Peraih Piala Citra?" [Sri Asih's supervillain will be played by a Citra-winning actor?]. Liputan 6 . 23 September 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  5. ↑ Riandi, Ady Prawira; Maharani, Dian (18 December 2020). "Pevita Pearce Positif Corona, Proses Syuting Sri Asih Dihentikan Sementara" [Pevita Pearce tested positive for COVID, the Sri Asih filming is halted]. Kompas . Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  6. ↑ Rahman, Husna (1 April 2021). "Pevita Pearce Senang Syuting Sri Asih Akhirnya Selesai, Akui 3 Tahun Terakhir Penuh Rintangan" [Pevita Pearce is glad that Sri Asih filming has finally wrapped, revealed the last three years had been full of challenges]. Hipwee. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
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