13 Bombs in Jakarta explained

Director:Angga Dwimas Sasongko
Producer:Taufan Adryan
Cinematography:Arnand Pratikto
Editing:Hendra Adhi Susanto
Music:Abel Huray
Studio:
  • Visinema Pictures
  • Indodax
  • Legacy Pictures
  • Volix Pictures
  • Folkative
  • INFIA
  • Barunson E&A
Distributor:GSC Movies (Malaysia)
Runtime:143 minutes
Country:Indonesia
Language:Indonesian
Budget:Rp75 billion (estimated)[1]

13 Bombs in Jakarta (Indonesian: 13 Bom di Jakarta) is an Indonesian espionage action film released in 2023, directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko. The film, produced by Visinema Pictures, stars Chicco Kurniawan, Ardhito Pramono, and Lutesha. It premiered in Indonesian cinemas on December 28, 2023 and in Malaysia February 1, 2024.[2]

Synopsis

The film depicts a group of terrorists planning a series of bombings in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The 13 Bomb attacks aim to destroy the city and cause numerous casualties. The Indonesian Counter Terrorism Agency (ICTA) receives intelligence about the bomb plot and promptly forms a team of secret agents. The team, led by Emil (Ganindra Bimo), an experienced intelligence agent, takes immediate action to prevent the devastating attacks.[3]

Cast

Production

Pre-production

The film was first announced on 10 April 2023, through an Instagram post by Angga Dwimas Sasongko. In the post, he revealed that Taufan Adryan would produce the film, and the script was co-written by him and M. Irfan Ramli, with the cast already selected.[4] [5]

Cast Selection

On 2 June 2023, Chicco Kurniawan, Ardhito Pramono, Lutesha, Rio Dewanto, Putri Ayudya, Ganindra Bimo, Niken Anjani, Rukman Rosadi, Muhammad Khan, and Andri Mashadi were officially confirmed for their roles in the film through an Instagram post by Angga Dwimas Sasongko.[6] [7]

Shooting

Principal photography began in June 2023,[8] taking place in Jakarta and Klaten, Central Java, for 41 days.[9]

Music Score

"Merintih Perih" was composed and arranged by Reza Dwiputranto (of the band Sore) and released by Aksara Records.

Marketing

The teaser trailer was released on 17 November 2023.[10] The main trailer and poster were released on 24 November 2023.[11]

Release

13 Bombs in Jakarta premiered at the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 2023 on 2 December 2023, as the closing film of the festival.[12] It was then released in Indonesian theaters on 28 December 2023.[13]

GSC Movies distributed the film for the Malaysian market, and was shown in cinemas starting February 1 during the school break.[14] Additionally, the film is scheduled to be screened in the Netherlands at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on 29 January 2024.

In April the film 13 Bombs in Jakarta also won two categories at the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival (HIFF) in Vietnam, namely Best Sound Design and Best Editing.[15] The film 13 Bombs in Jakarta will also be screened at the Far East Film Festival (FEFF) in Udine, Italy.[16]

Reception

The film was well received in Indonesia, achieving an audience count of one hundred thousand on the first day of its screening.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Production & Contact Info . IMDbPro . 2024-01-17 . 2024-02-01.
  2. Web site: Film 13 Bom di Jakarta tayang di malaysia . 22 April 2024.
  3. Web site: 2023-12-28 . Sinopsis 13 Bom di Jakarta, Serangan Terorisme Ancam Ibu Kota . 2024-02-01 . hiburan . id.
  4. Web site: 2023-04-11 . Angga Dwimas Sasongko Umumkan Proyek Film Baru '13 Bom di Jakarta', Satu Universe dengan Mencuri Raden Saleh? . 2024-02-01 . Angga Dwimas Sasongko Umumkan Proyek Film Baru '13 Bom di Jakarta', Satu Universe dengan Mencuri Raden Saleh? - Jateng Network . id.
  5. Web site: Instagram . 2024-02-01 . Instagram.
  6. Web site: Instagram . 2024-02-01 . Instagram.
  7. Web site: Putri . Lifia Mawaddah . 2023-06-03 . "13 Bom di Jakarta" garapan Angga Sasongko akan mulai proses syuting . 2024-02-01 . Antara News . id.
  8. Web site: Media . Kompas Cyber . 2023-06-02 . Film 13 Bom di Jakarta Mulai Syuting, Proyek Terbesar Visinema Pictures di 2023 . 2024-02-01 . KOMPAS.com . id.
  9. Web site: Rostanti . Qommarria . 2023-10-27 . 13 Bom di Jakarta Diyakini Jadi Film Action Indonesia Terbesar Tahun Ini . 2024-02-01 . Republika Online . id.
  10. Web site: Wardani . Enggar Kusuma . 2023-11-17 . Teaser Film 13 Bom di Jakarta Resmi Dirilis, Rio Dewanto Serang Truk Uang dengan Bazoka . 2024-02-01 . Tribunnews.com . id.
  11. Web site: Media . Kompas Cyber . 2023-11-25 . 13 Bom di Jakarta Rilis Trailer, Rio Dewanto Teror Ibu Kota . 2024-02-01 . KOMPAS.com . id.
  12. Web site: Media . Kompas Cyber . 2023-11-10 . 13 Bom di Jakarta Jadi Film Penutup JAFF 2023 . 2024-02-01 . KOMPAS.com . id.
  13. Web site: Developer . Medcom.Id . 2023-10-26 . Daftar Pemain dan Jadwal Tayang Film 13 Bom di Jakarta . 2024-02-01 . medcom.id . id.
  14. Web site: - YouTube . 2024-02-01 . YouTube.
  15. Web site: Film 13 Bom di Jakarta Sabet 2 Penghargaan Internasional. 22 April 2024. idntimes.com.
  16. Web site: 13 BOMBS. 22 April 2024. fareastfilm.com.
  17. Web site: Media . Kompas Cyber . 2023-12-29 . Hari Pertama Tayang, Film 13 Bom di Jakarta Tembus 100.000 Lebih Penonton . 2024-02-01 . KOMPAS.com . id.