Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa Explained

Air Force The Movie: Danger Close
Narrator:	Nas-T
Cinematography:	Tan Teck Zee
Editing:	Moray Toon
Distributor:	GSC Movies
Runtime:	103 minutes
Country:	Malaysia
Language:	Malay
Gross:	MYR 30 million

Air Force The Movie: Danger Close (Malay: Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa) is a 2022 Malaysian Malay-language military action film directed by Zulkarnain Azhar and Frank See starring Aiman Hakim Ridza, Dato Adi Putra, Nas-T, Luqman Hafidz, Johan As'ari, Pablo Amirul, Jack Tan and Sara Ali.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Plot

The movie follows the story of a PASKAU team led by Captain Adib (Nas-T) and his mentor, Major Adnan (Dato Adi Putra), tasked with protecting humanitarians serving in the fictional war-torn island nation of Namburi. On their return home, their plane is unexpectedly shot down by local militants, with nine people on the plane surviving. In Malaysia, the local air force plans to rescue the survivors. Adib's brother-in-law, Zafran (Aiman Hakim Ridza), a grounded Sukhoi Su-30 pilot, fights for the opportunity to save them. The air force eventually saves the survivors.

Cast

• Aiman Hakim Ridza as Major Zafran 'Mantis' Abd Rahman TUDM, pilot Sukhoi Su-30, brother Hana and brother-in-law Captain Adib 'Rock' PASKAU
• Nas-T as Captain Mohd Adib 'Rock' Hasyim TUDM, young officer PASKAU & brother in law Major Zafran
• Dato Adi Putra as Major Adnan Zaid 'Lejen' Rahmat TUDM as commander officer mission Namburi
• Luqman Hafidz as Leading Aircraft Azran 'Gaban' Ahmad TUDM, marksman team Major Adnan
• Johan As'ari as Corporal Fakrul Razi 'Paco' Zain TUDM, medic team Major Adnan who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder
• Pablo Amirul as Sergeant Barat 'Tuai' Aripin TUDM, tracker team Major Adnan
• Jack Tan as Sergeant Anthony Gabriel 'Hujan' Lin, radioman team Major Adnan
• Scha Alyahya as Captain Nur Liyana TUDM, pilot Airbus A400M Atlas
• Fezrul Khan as Major Syed Yazid TUDM, co-pilot Airbus A400M Atlas
• Sara Ali as Natrah Hamzah, journalist documentary Era TV
• Anas Ridzuan as Mohd Nor @ Matno, cameraman Natrah
• Iman Corrine as Dr. Susan Livistone, surgeon humanitarian mission in Namburi
• Azira Shafinaz as Hana, sister of Major Zafran & wife of Captain Mohd Adib
• Sangeeta Krishnasamy as Lieutenant Layla TUDM, assistant Brigadier General Dato Rahim
• Esma Daniel as Brigadier General Dato Rahim Mohamad TUDM, division commander & in charge of Operation Hornbill
• Hafizuddin Fazil as Lieutenant General Dato Norman, Chief of Air Force
• Aqasha as Lieutenant Colonel Ramli Hassan, commanding officer Sukhoi Squadron
• Niezam Zaidi as Lieutenant Saifullah 'Cypher', rival of Major Zafran
• Adam Shah as Lieutenant Hisham, friend of Lieutenant Saifullah
• Saidi Sabri as Major Suhami 'Spoon', friend Major Zafran & assistant weapon Sukhoi
• Carmen Soo as Captain Marya Lee, engineering officer who charge case Major Zafran
• Seelan as Flight Sergeant Vibesh, crew A400M Airbus
• Idzham Ismail as Corporal Isma Ali Ismail, crew A400M Airbus (uncredited)
• Fauzi Nawawi as drill instructor cadets officer training (uncredited)

Production

Air Force The Movie: Danger Close is produced in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Air Force, Malaysian Armed Forces, and five major companies: Multimedia Entertainment, Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC), Astro, FXHammer Films, and SixFun Media.^{[7] [8] [9]}

It was directed by Zulkarnain Azhar, who had previously directed J Revolusi, and Frank See, who had written the script for .^[10] Azhar stated that production was "difficult with the Movement Control Order implemented". According to him, the actors underwent basic military training at PASKAU Jugra in Banting, Selangor, for a month.^[11]

Filming

Filming took place from October to December 2019. The flight and air combat scenes were filmed between January and February 2020 with the help of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The post-production process stopped, following the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in March 2020 due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia.^[11] Filming locations include Kuantan, Pahang, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Shah Alam, Selangor, Alor Star, Kedah, Kota Belud, and Sabah.^[11]

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack, Selagi Bernyawa, was performed by The Penthemix and written and composed by Pown Hasril, Amir Masdi, and Nass. It was released on 1 August 2022.

Release

The film was originally scheduled for release in August 2021, but was postponed due to unknown reasons.^[8] It was announced that the film released in cinemas nationwide on August 25, 2022.^{[1] [2] [12]}

The premiere ceremony was held on August 22, 2022, at GSC Mid Valley with 2,000 guests attending, including RMAF and RMN officials, as well as the cast of the film.^{[13] [14]}

Golden Screen Cinemas also planned to distribute the movie to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.^[15]

Reception

Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa earned a total of RM6-8 million at the box office within 3–4 days of its official premiere. Currently, the movie has earned a total of RM13 million at the box office before distribution to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.^{[16] [17] [18] [15]}

Notes and References

1. News: Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa gegar pawagam 25 Ogos ini. M. Faizie. Air Times. 2 June 2022. 30 July 2022.
2. News: Locally-Made Air Force Movie Compared To Tom Cruise's Top Gun, Opinions Divided Over Support From Malaysians. Fernando Fong. The Rakyat Post. 4 June 2022. 30 July 2022. en.
3. News: Baru Payung Trailer, Netizen Tak Sabar Tunggu Air Force The Movie. Amri Hassan. Astro Gempak. 9 April 2021. 30 July 2022.
4. News:
   1. Showbiz: Heroic 'Airforce The Movie' to hit cinemas on Aug 25
   . NST Entertainment. New Straits Times. 14 July 2022. 30 July 2022. en.
5. News: Filem yang menggilap imej tentera. Zaki Salleh. Sinar Harian. 13 April 2021. 30 July 2022.
6. News: Airforce The Movie sedia 'serang' panggung. Norhayati Nordin. Harian Metro. 13 July 2022. 2 August 2022.
7. News: MAJLIS PELANCARAN FILEM "AIRFORCE THE MOVIE : SELAGI BERNYAWA" YANG BAKAL MENDARAT DI PAWAGAM WAKTU SAMBUTAN HARI KEBANGSAAN TAHUN INI. Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia. 2 June 2022. 30 July 2022.
8. News:
   1. LejenFlix: PASKAU Beraksi Dalam Filem 'Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa' Ogos Ini
   . Izzati Anuar. IAmLejen. 24 July 2021. 30 July 2022.
9. News: TUDM kerjasama jayakan filem 'Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa'. Malaysia Post. 4 August 2022. 16 August 2022. 16 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220816092807/https://malaysiapost.com.my/2022/08/04/tudm-kerjasama-jayakan-filem-air-force-the-movie-selagi-bernyawa/. dead.
10. News: After PASKAL: The Movie, Now There's Air Force. Marcus Lee. Rojak Daily. 7 June 2022. 30 July 2022. en.
11. News:
    1. Showbiz: Malaysia's first Air Force film to blast off during Merdeka
    . Dennis Chua. New Straits Times. 7 April 2021. 30 July 2021. en.
12. News: Debaran aksi 'Airforce The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa' bakal temui penonton 25 Ogos ini. Fareez Azman. Astro Awani. 2 June 2022. 30 July 2022.
13. News: Ditayangkan Di 170 Lokasi, Filem Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa Confirm Gempak!. Mya Amri. Astro Gempak. 23 August 2022. 25 August 2022.
14. News: Air Force The Movie: National Day treat for Malaysians. Kousalya Selvam. Sinar Daily. 26 August 2022. 27 August 2022. en.
15. News: Malaysian film 'Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa' soars at box office, earns RM8mil in 4 days. Mumtaj Begum. The Star. 29 August 2021. 1 September 2022.
16. News: Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa sapu RM6 juta. Berita Harian. 28 August 2022. 29 August 2022.
17. News: Air Force The Movie kutip RM6 juta selepas tiga hari ditayangkan. Astro Awani. 28 August 2022. 29 August 2022.
18. News: Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa raih RM6 juta. Mohammad Shahemy Azmi. Kosmo!. 28 August 2022. 29 August 2022.