Srimulat: Hil yang Mustahal explained

Director:Fajar Nugros
Producer:
  • Susanti Dewi
  • Emilka Chaidir
Starring:
Music:
  • Aghi Narottama
  • Bemby Gusti
  • Tony Merle
Cinematography:Wendy Aga
Editing:
  • Wawan I. Wibowo
  • Aline Jusria
Studio:
Runtime:110 minutes
Country:Indonesia
Language:

Srimulat: Hil Yang Mustahal is a 2022 biographical comedy film directed and written by Fajar Nugros about Indonesian legendary comedy troupe Srimulat. It stars an ensemble cast featuring Bio One, Dimas Anggara, Elang El Gibran, Erika Carlina, Erick Estrada, Ibnu Jamil, Indah Permatasari, Morgan Oey, Naimma Aljufri, Rano Karno, Rukman Rosadi, Teuku Rifnu Wikana, and Zulfa Maharani.

The film was released theatrically in Indonesia on 19 May 2022. It received four nominations at the 2022 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Actor (One) and Best Supporting Actor (Gibran).

Premise

The film follows the journey of the comedy troupe Srimulat from their performances at the Teater Sriwedari in Surakarta to seeking their fortune in Jakarta.[1]

Cast

Production

In 2018, MNC Pictures as the intellectual property owner of Srimulat appointed Cuk FK to direct a biopic of the comedy troupe. One of the members, Nunung, confirmed that she would be playing as herself, along with Nagita Slavina as Djudjuk, Lukman Sardi as Timbul, Andre Taulany as Asmuni, Sule as Tessy, and Tora Sudiro as Gepeng.[2] The plan was eventually scrapped, due to scheduling conflicts. In 2021, IDN Pictures announced a collaboration with MNC Pictures to produce the film, with Fajar Nugros attached as the director and writer.[3] In April 2022, it was announced that the film would be split into two parts.[4]

Principal photography took place in Surakarta and Jakarta from December 2021 to January 2022.[5]

Release

Srimulat: Hil yang Mustahal was released in Indonesia theatrically on 19 May 2022.[6] It garnered 246,711 admissions during its theatrical run.[7] Amazon Prime Video acquired its distribution rights, releasing it on 30 March 2023.[8]

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Indonesian Film Festival22 November 2022Best ActorBio One[9]
Best Supporting ActorElang El Gibran
Best Costume DesignAngela Suri Nasution
Best MakeupJerry Oktavianus

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sinopsis Film Srimulat: Hil yang Mustahal, Kapan Tayang di Bioskop?. Tirto. 10 May 2022. 3 November 2024. Ilham Choirul. Anwar.
  2. Web site: Srimulat akan Diangkat ke Layar Lebar. Medcom. Cecylia. Rura. 17 May 2018. 3 November 2024.
  3. Web site: Film Srimulat: Hil yang Mustahal Umumkan Deretan Pemainnya, Ada Bio One hingga Indah Permatasari. Kompas. 6 December 2021. 3 November 2024. Ady Prawira. Riandi. Andi Muttya Keteng. Pangerang.
  4. Web site: Film "Srimulat Hil yang Mustahal" hadir dalam dua babak. Antara. 23 April 2022. 3 November 2024. Maria. Cicilia.
  5. Web site: Solo dan Sukoharjo Jadi Lokasi Syuting Film Srimulat: Hil yang Mustahal. Solopos. 14 December 2021. 3 November 2024. Ika. Yuniati.
  6. Web site: Film Biopik Srimulat: Hil yang Mustahal Siap Tayang 19 Mei 2022. Kumparan. 22 April 2022. 3 November 2024. Caroline. Pramantie. Alexander Vito Edward. Kukuh. DN Mustika. Sari.
  7. Web site: Srimulat: Hil Yang Mustahal - Babak Pertama. Cinepoint. 3 November 2024.
  8. Web site: Deretan Film Lokal Tayang di Prime Video Selama Ramadan, Seru Semua!. IDN Times. 20 March 2023. 3 November 2024. Trias. Uswatun.
  9. Web site: Daftar lengkap pemenang FFI 2022. Antara. 22 November 2022. 3 November 2024. Maria. Cicilia.