Buya Hamka Vol. 1 Explained

Director:Fajar Bustomi
Cinematography:Ipung Rachmat Syaiful
Editing:Ryan Purwoko
Music:Purwacaraka
Distributor:Netflix
Runtime:106 minutes
Country:Indonesia
Language:Indonesian

Buya Hamka Vol. 1 is a 2023 biographical drama film directed by Fajar Bustomi and written by Alim Sudio with Cassandra Massardi. It stars Vino G. Bastian as Indonesian ulama and activist Hamka.

The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 19 April 2023. It received five nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Actor for Bastian.

Premise

The film follows the life of Hamka during his time as a committee of Muhammadiyah in Makassar and the editor-in-chief of Pedoman Masyarakat magazine.[1]

Cast

Production

Pre-production

The idea of creating a film about Hamka was first proposed in 2014 by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), when Din Syamsuddin served as the chairman.[2] [3] Alim Sudio was appointed as the film screenwriter. It took three years to finish with a total of twelve script drafts.[4]

In 2018, it was announced that Fajar Bustomi would direct the film.[5]

Casting

The cast of Buya Hamka was announced in a press conference on 25 March 2019 in South Jakarta.[6] Hamka was portrayed by Vino G. Bastian and he revealed that he was already offered the role in 2017 but turned down due to scheduling conflicts.[7]

Filming

Principal photography began in April 2019 and took place in Semarang, Tegal, Sukabumi, Jakarta as well as the hometown of Hamka in Lake Maninjau, West Sumatra.[8] The film was also shot in Cairo, Egypt, and involved Indonesian students. It concluded on 15 July 2019.[9]

Release

The film has a total duration of seven hours, therefore it is divided into three volumes.[10]

Buya Hamka Vol. 1 was theatrically released in Indonesia on 19 April 2023 during the Eid al-Fitr week.[11] It exceeded one million admissions two weeks after its theatrical release and garnered a total of 1.29 million during its run.[12] [13]

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Indonesian Film Festival14 November 2023Best ActorVino G. Bastian[14]
Best Adapted ScreenplayAlim Sudio and Cassandra Massardi
Best CinematographyIpung Rachmat Syaiful
Best Costume DesignSamuel Wattimena
Best MakeupJerry Oktavianus

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Review Buya Hamka Vol. 1: Ambisius, Religius, dan Tulus. Buya Hamka Vol. 1 Review: Ambitious, Religious, and Sincere. Detik.com. 19 April 2023. 18 October 2023. Muhammad Ahsan. Nurrijal.
  2. Web site: Film Buya Hamka Digarap Starvision dan Falcon Pictures. Buya Hamka film is being produced by Starvision and Falcon Pictures. Analisa. 26 March 2019. 18 October 2023.
  3. Web site: MUI Gagas Film tentang Buya Hamka. MUI proposed a film about Buya Hamka. Republika. 29 March 2014. 18 October 2023. Ani. Nursalikah.
  4. Web site: Skenario Film Buya Hamka Rampung Setelah 3 Tahun. The screenplay of Buya Hamka film is finished after three years. Republika. 26 March 2019. 18 October 2023. Shelbi. Asrianti.
  5. Web site: Fajar Bustomi Garap Film Biopik Buya Hamka. Media Indonesia. 16 September 2018. 18 October 2023. Ardi Teristi. Hardi. Fajar Bustomi to direct biopic film about Buya Hamka.
  6. Web site: Film 'Buya Hamka' Bertabur Bintang, Ini Para Pemain Serta Perannya. Here are the star-studded cast of Buya Hamka. UZone. 26 March 2019. 18 October 2023. Tomi. Tresnady.
  7. Web site: Biopik 'BUYA HAMKA' Siap Syuting April, Kenapa Prosesnya Butuh Bertahun-Tahun?. Buya Hamka biopic is ready to film in April. 26 March 2019. 18 October 2023. Rezka. Aulia. KapanLagi.
  8. Web site: Vino G. Bastian to star in film about Muslim scholar Buya Hamka. The Jakarta Post. 26 March 2019. 18 October 2023.
  9. Web site: Penggarapan Film Biopik Buya Hamka Sudah Rampung. Detik.com. 21 June 2020. 18 October 2023. The production of Buya Hamka has concluded.
  10. Web site: Film Buya Hamka Dibuat Jadi 3 Volume, Ini Alasannya. Buya Hamka is divided into three volumes, here's the reason. Kompas. 24 March 2023. 18 October 2023. Melvina. Tionardus. Tri Susanto. Setiawan.
  11. Web site: Sinopsis Buya Hamka, Tayang Lebaran Ini di Bioskop Indonesia. Kontan. 17 April 2023. Christ. Penthatesia. 18 October 2023. Synopsis of Buya Hamka, coming to Indonesian theatres on Eid.
  12. Web site: Film Buya Hamka Raih 1 Juta Penonton dalam 2 Minggu, Vino G Bastian: Hormat! Terima Kasih Banyak. Kompas. Buya Hamka has reached a million admissions in two week, Vino G. Bastian: "Respect! Thank you very much!". 3 May 2023. 18 October 2023. Andika. Aditia.
  13. Web site: Inilah Film Layar Lebar Indonesia dengan Penonton Terbanyak hingga Juni 2023, Horor Mendominasi. This is the Indonesian Box Office Film with the Highest Audience Numbers until June 2023, Horror Dominates. Katadata. 7 June 2023. 18 October 2023. Nabilah. Muhamad.
  14. Web site: Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2023. Complete list of 2023 Citra Awards Indonesian Film Festival nominations. CNN Indonesia. 14 October 2023. 14 October 2023.

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