Yohanna (film) explained
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| Director: | Razka Robby Ertanto |
| Starring: | Laura Basuki |
| Cinematography: | Odyssey Flores |
| Editing: | Diego Marx Dobles |
| Music: | Christopher Barnett |
| Runtime: | 85 minutes |
| Language: | Indonesian |
Yohanna is a 2024 international co-produced drama film written, directed, and produced by Razka Robby Ertanto. It stars Laura Basuki as the titular role.
It had world premiere at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on 29 January 2024, competing for the VPRO Big Screen Award.
Premise
Yohanna, a young nun, gets drawn into the underworld of child labour in Sumba. It restores her faith and purpose of life.[1]
Cast
- Laura Basuki as Yohanna
- Kirana Putri Grasela
- Videlis Siprianus Diki
- Iqua Tahlequa
Production
The principal photography took place in Sumba, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia and wrapped in May 2022.[2] Ertanto conceived the idea of Yohanna after being saddened to see child laborers in a visit to Sumba.[3]
Release
Yohanna had its world premiere at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on 29 January 2024 during the Big Screen section, competing for the VPRO Big Screen Award.[4]
Notes and References
- Web site: Sinopsis Film Yohanna, Bakal Tayang di Festival Film Rotterdam 2024. Film synopsis of Yohanna, set to premiere at the 2024 International Festival Film Rotterdam. 21 December 2023. 31 January 2024. Alaya. Vrida. Indra. Zakaria. IDN Times. 31 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240131054954/https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/alaya-vrida/sinopsis-film-yohanna?page=all. live.
- Web site: Reason8's 'Yohanna' starring Berlinale award-winner Laura Basuki wraps shoot (exclusive). ScreenDaily. 31 May 2022. 31 January 2024. Mona. Tabbara. 30 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230530080633/https://www.screendaily.com/news/reason8s-yohanna-starring-berlinale-award-winner-laura-basuki-wraps-shoot-exclusive/5171342.article. live.
- Web site: Laura Basuki, Robby Ertanto on Rotterdam Title 'Yohanna' Where Child Labor and Faith Collide, Teaser Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 24 January 2024. 31 January 2024. Naman. Ramachandran. Naman Ramachandran. 26 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240126094654/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/laura-basuki-robby-ertanto-rotterdam-yohanna-1235885592/. live.
- Web site: IFFR unveils its 2024 line-up. Cineuropa. 18 December 2023. 31 January 2024. Martin. Kudláč. 9 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240109194050/https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/453810. live.
