Sri Asih (2022 film)

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Sri Asih
Directed byUpi
Written by
Based onSri Asih
by R. A. Kosasih
Produced by
  • Bismarka Kurniawan
  • Wicky V. Olindo
  • Joko Anwar
Starring
CinematographyArfian
Edited byTeguh Raharjo
Music by
  • Aghi Narottama
  • Bemby Gusti
  • Tony Merle
Production
companies
Release date
  • 17 November 2022 (2022-11-17) (Indonesia)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

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

mid-credits scene.[2]

Production

In 2019,

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 Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Indonesian Film Festival 14 November 2023 Best Adapted Screenplay Upi and Joko Anwar Nominated [15]
Best Visual Effects Kalvin Irawan Won
Best Sound Mohamad Ikhsan and M. Ichsan Rachmaditta Nominated
Best Original Score Aghi Narottama, Tony Merle, and Bemby Gusti Nominated
Best Makeup Aktris Handradjasa Won

References

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

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