Salawaku (film) explained

Director:Pritagita Arianegara
Cinematography:Faozan Rizal
Editing:Sastha Sunu
Music:Thoersi Argeswara
Studio:Kamala Films
Runtime:82 minutes
Country:Indonesia
Language:Indonesian

Salawaku is a 2016 road drama film directed by Pritagita Arianegara in her directorial debut from a screenplay by Iqbal Fadly and Titien Wattimena. It stars Elko Kastanya as the titular role who embarks on a quest to find his older sister.

The film had its world premiere at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival on 26 October 2016. It was nominated for eight Citra Awards, winning three for Best Supporting Actress for Raihaanun, Best Cinematography, and Best Child Performer for Kastanya.

Premise

Salawaku escapes from his small village in Seram Island, Maluku in search of his older sister. Along the way, he encounters Saras, a tourist from Jakarta, and Kawanua, who are willing to help him.[1]

Cast

Production

The principal photography took place from June to July 2015 in West Seram Regency on Seram Island, Maluku.[2] Salawaku was the first film to receive support from the Indonesian Creative Economy Agency.[3]

Release

Salawaku had its world premiere at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival on 26 October 2016 in the Asian Future section.[4] The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 10 February 2017.[5] It was postponed from its initial date of 6 October 2016, maintaining its World Premiere status during the Tokyo International Film Festival, which took place on 26 October.[6]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Indonesian Film Festival6 November 2016Best PictureRay Zulham and Michael Julius[7]
Best DirectorPritagita Arianegara
Best Supporting ActorJFlow Matulessy
Best Supporting ActressRaihaanun
Best CinematographyFaozan Rizal
Best Original ScoreThoersi Argeswara
Best Theme SongNico Veryandi for "Imaji Sunyi"
Best Child PerformerElko Kastanya

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sinopsis Salawaku, Kisah Pencarian di tengah Keindahan Alam Pulau Seram. Liputan 6. 3 January 2022. 22 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Seram Bagian Barat jadi lokasi syuting film Salawaku. Antara. 1 August 2015. 22 June 2024. Jimmy. Ayal. Tasrief. Tarmizi.
  3. Web site: "Salawaku" jadi film Indonesia pertama yang didukung Bekraf. Antara. 10 February 2017. 22 June 2024. Arindra. Meodia. Monalisa.
  4. Web site: 'Salawaku' to have world premiere at Tokyo International Film Festival. The Jakarta Post. 19 October 2016. 22 June 2024. Ni Nyoman. Wira.
  5. Web site: 'Salawaku' siap tayang di bioskop seluruh Indonesia. Rappler. 10 February 2017. 22 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Alasan "Salawaku" baru akan tayang 23 Februari. Antara. 10 February 2017. 22 June 2024. Arindra. Meodia. Fitri. Supratiwi.
  7. Web site: 'Athirah' Borong Nominasi Festival Film Indonesia. CNN Indonesia. 14 October 2016. 22 June 2024. Resty. Armenia.