Sri Asih (2022 film) explained

Director:Upi
Based On:Sri Asih
by R. A. Kosasih
Starring:
Cinematography:Arfian
Editing:Teguh Raharjo
Music:
  • Aghi Narottama
  • Bemby Gusti
  • Tony Merle
Runtime:135 minutes
Country:Indonesia
Language:Indonesian

Sri Asih is a 2022 superhero film based on the Bumilangit character of the same name. The film was directed by Upi who co-wrote the screenplay with Joko Anwar. It is the second installment in the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe (BCU). And it stars Pevita Pearce as Alana / Sri Asih alongside Reza Rahadian, Christine Hakim, Jefri Nichol, Dimas Anggara, and Surya Saputra.

The film was released theatrically in Indonesia on 17 November 2022. It received five nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival.

Premise

Alana does not understand why she is always overcome by anger, but she always tries to fight it. She is born during a volcanic eruption that separates her from her parents. She is then adopted by a rich woman who tries to help her live a normal life. As an adult, Alana discovers the truth about her origins that she is not an ordinary human. She can be good or be evil if she cannot control her anger.[1]

Cast

Additionally, there are special appearances by Dian Sastrowardoyo as Dewi Api, Najwa Shihab as Nani Wijaya, the first Sri Asih as portrayed in the 1954 film, Maudy Koesnaedi as Dewi Asih. Chicco Jerikho appears as Awang / Godam in the mid-credits scene.[2]

Production

In 2019, Joko Anwar as the creative director of Bumilangit Cinematic Universe confirmed that Pearce would portray Sri Asih for the upcoming BCU project after her first appearance on Gundala.[3] In 2020, Anwar confirmed that a Citra-winning actor would play as the villain in the film, but still unnamed.[4]

Principal photography began on 18 November 2020, after postponement due to COVID-19 pandemic. Later, the filming had been paused in December 2020 after Peace was tested positive for COVID-19.[5] It concluded on 1 April 2021.[6] Najwa Shihab portrayed Nani Wijaya, the first Sri Asih from the 1954 film, which was previously portrayed by Mimi Mariani.[7]

Release

Sri Asih was initially scheduled to be released in November 2020, with production starting seven months prior.[8] However, the plan was scrapped due to a longer and more thorough preparation process.[9]

The film was scheduled to be released theatrically on 6 October 2022, announced by Anwar and Upi during a Twitter Space.[10] The release was postponed once again to 17 November 2022 after Upi's disappointment with the then-final results.[11] It garnered 82,031 admissions on the premiere date and received 570,619 admissions during its theatrical run.[12] [13] The film was also screened at the 2023 International Film Festival Rotterdam during the Limelight program.[14]

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Indonesian Film Festival14 November 2023Best Adapted ScreenplayUpi and Joko Anwar[15]
Best Visual EffectsKalvin Irawan
Best SoundMohamad Ikhsan and M. Ichsan Rachmaditta
Best Original ScoreAghi Narottama, Tony Merle, and Bemby Gusti
Best MakeupAktris Handradjasa

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sinopsis Sri Asih, Superhero Perempuan Pertama Jagat Sinema Bumilangit. 17 November 2022. 18 October 2023. The synopsis of Sri Asih, Bumilangit Cinema Universe's first woman superhero. CNN Indonesia.
  2. Web site: Penjelasan Ending Film Sri Asih, Langsung Nyambung ke Gundala. Sri Asih ending explained: connected to Gundala. 2 April 2023. 18 October 2023. Indah Permata. Sari. Grid.id.
  3. Web site: Alasan Joko Anwar Pilih Pevita Pearce Perankan Sri Asih. Okezone. 22 September 2019. 18 October 2023. Vania Ika. Aldida. Joko Anwar's reason to choose Pevita Pearce to portray Sri Asih.
  4. Web site: Musuh Besar Sri Asih Diperankan Aktor Peraih Piala Citra?. Liputan 6. 23 September 2019. 18 October 2023. Sri Asih's supervillain will be played by a Citra-winning actor?.
  5. Web site: Pevita Pearce Positif Corona, Proses Syuting Sri Asih Dihentikan Sementara. Kompas. 18 December 2020. 18 October 2023. Ady Prawira. Riandi. Dian. Maharani. Pevita Pearce tested positive for COVID, the Sri Asih filming is halted.
  6. Web site: Pevita Pearce Senang Syuting Sri Asih Akhirnya Selesai, Akui 3 Tahun Terakhir Penuh Rintangan. Hipwee. Pevita Pearce is glad that Sri Asih filming has finally wrapped, revealed the last three years had been full of challenges. 1 April 2021. 18 October 2023. Husna. Rahman.
  7. Web site: 2023-03-30 . Sri Asih, Adisatria Pertama Indonesia dalam Komik dan Film . 2024-02-03 . Historia - Majalah Sejarah Populer Pertama di Indonesia . id-ID.
  8. Web site: Film Sri Asih yang Dibintangi Pevita Pearce Mulai Diproduksi Maret 2020. Sri Asih, a film starred by Pevita Pearce to start filming in March 2020. Kompas. 28 November 2019. 18 October 2023. Ira Gita Natalia. Sembiring. Tri Susanto. Setiawan.
  9. Web site: Jadwal tayang film "Sri Asih" diundur. The release of Sri Asih has been postponed. Antara. 1 February 2020. 18 October 2023. Yogi. Rachman. Ida. Nurcahyani.
  10. Web site: Bertepatan dengan Ulang Tahun Pevita Pearce, Film Sri Asih Tayang 6 Oktober 2022. Parapuan. 12 August 2022. 18 October 2023. Rizka. Rachmania. Coinciding with Pevita Pearce's birthday, Sri Asih will release on 6 October 2022.
  11. Web site: Sutradara Tak Puas dengan Hasilnya, Film Sri Asih Batal Tayang 6 Oktober 2022. Suara. 3 October 2022. 18 October 2023. Ferry. Noviandi. Shevinna Putti. Anggraeni. Disappointed with the results, Sri Asih cancelled its release on 6 October 2022.
  12. Web site: Sri Asih Gagal Lampaui Penjualan Tiket Film Gundala di Hari Pertama. Sri Asih fails to exceed Gundala 's premiere admissions. Tabloid Bintang. 18 November 2022. 18 October 2023. Indra. Kurniawan.
  13. Web site: Tayang Hampir 1 Bulan, Film Sri Asih Belum Juga Raih 600 Ribu Penonton. Tabloid Bintang. 14 December 2022. 18 October 2023. Indra. Kurniawan. Screening for almost a month, Sri Asih has yet to exceed 600 thousand admissions.
  14. Web site: Sri Asih Terpilih sebagai Official Selection Rotterdam International Film Festival 2023. Kompas. 20 December 2022. 18 October 2023. Vincentius. Mario. Andi Muttya Keteng. Pangerang. Sri Asih is chosen as Official Selection 2023 International Film Festival Rotterdam.
  15. 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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