Sara (2023 film) explained

Director:Ismail Basbeth
Cinematography:Budi Dwi Arifianto
Editing:
  • Ismail Basbeth
  • Andhy Pulung
Music:Charlie Meliala
Runtime:99 minutes
Country:Indonesia
Language:Indonesian

Sara is a 2023 drama film directed and written by Ismail Basbeth. The film stars Asha Smara Darra in the titular role and Christine Hakim as her mother.

It had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023. It received two nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival: Best Actress for Darra and Best Supporting Actress for Hakim.

Premise

Sara, a trans woman, returns to her conservative hometown for her father's funeral. She discovers her mother Muryem, who suffers from dementia, does not recognize her.[1] [2]

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in a village in Central Java. In a press conference, Noer shared that the cast also settled together with the local villagers.[3]

Release

Sara had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023 during the A Window on Asian Cinema and Special Program in Focus: Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema programs.[4]

Accolades

Sara was nominated for two categories at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival. Darra became the first trans woman to be nominated for the Best Actress category.[5]

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Indonesian Film Festival14 November 2023Best ActressAsha Smara Darra[6]
Best Supporting ActressChristine Hakim
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival2 December 2023JAFF Indonesian Screen Award – Best DirectingIsmail Basbeth[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Film Sara Akan Tayang Perdana di Busan International Film Festival 2023. Sara is set to premiere at the 2023 Busan International Film Festival. Kompas. 3 October 2023. 22 October 2023. Melvina. Tionardus. Dian. Maharani.
  2. Web site: Sara akan Tayang Perdana di BIFF. Media Indonesia. 4 October 2023. 22 October 2023. Basuki Eka. Purnama. Sara to premiere at BIFF.
  3. Web site: Cerita Keseruan Asha Smara Darra dan Jajang C. Noer Saat Syuting Film Sara. Voi.id. 5 October 2023. 22 October 2023. Virgilery. Levana. Puput Puji. Lestari. The story of Asha Smara Darra and Jajang C. Noer during the filming of Sara.
  4. Web site: Sara Tayang di Dua Program Festival Film Internasional di Busan. Sara to premiere in two programs at the Busan International Film Festival. Media Indonesia. 5 October 2023. 22 October 2023. Fathurrozak.
  5. Web site: Rekognisi bagi Transpuan di Industri Film, Asha Smara Darra Masuk Nominasi di Festival Film Indonesia. Trans recognition in the film industry, Asha Smara Darra is nominated at the Indonesian Film Festival. Whiteboard Journal. 18 October 2023. 22 October 2023. Sekar. Arum.
  6. 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.
  7. Web site: Dihadiri 20 Ribu Pengunjung Lebih JAFF 2023 Resmi Berakhir, Monisme Bawa Pulang Golden Hanoman. Attended by more than twenty thousand visitors, JAFF 2023 is officially closed, Monisme brings home the Golden Hanoman Award. Suara Jogja. 3 December 2023. 5 December 2023. Muhammad Ilham. Baktora. Hiskia Andika. Weadcaksana.

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