Women from Rote Island
| Women from Rote Island | |
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| Directed by | Jeremias Nyangoen |
| Written by | Jeremias Nyangoen |
| Produced by | Rizka Shakira |
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| Cinematography | Joseph Christoforus Fofid |
| Edited by | Beck |
| Music by | Leodet |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Rote |
Women from Rote Island is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Jeremias Nyangoen in his feature directorial debut.
The film had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023. It received four awards at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Picture and Best Director for Nyangoen.
Premise[edit]
Martha, an illegal migrant worker, comes back to her hometown in Rote Island to attend her father's funeral. Meanwhile, she has to deal with her own trauma after experiencing sexual violence in her workplace.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Linda Adoe as Orpa
- Irma Rihi as Martha
- Sallum Ratu Ke as Bertha
- Van Jhoov as Damar
Production[edit]
Casting[edit]
Nyangoen revealed that he only cast local actors of Rote Island and around East Nusa Tenggara in order to preserve the distinctive accent of the Rote language and capture the essence of the region.[2]
Release[edit]
Women from Rote Island had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023 as a part of the A Window on Asian Cinema program.[3] It also is set to screen at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week.[4]
Accolades[edit]
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busan International Film Festival | 4 - 13 October 2023 | A Window on Asian Cinema | Women from Rote Island | ||
| Asian Film Festival Barcelona | 25 October - 5 November 2023 | NETPAC Awards "Mencion Especial" | Women from Rote Island | ||
| Jakarta Film Week | 29 October 2023 | Direction Award | Women from Rote Island | Won | [5] |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 14 November 2023 | Best Long Story Film | Rizka Shakira | Won | [6] |
| Best Director | Jeremias Nyangoen | Won | |||
| Best Original Screenwriter | Jeremias Nyangoen | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Joseph Christoforus Fofid | Won | |||
| QCinema International Film Festival | 17 - 26 November 2023 | New Horizons | Women from Rote Island | ||
| Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival | 2 December 2023 | JAFF Indonesian Screen Award – Best Performance | Irma Rihi | Won | [7] |
| JAFF Indonesian Screen Award – Best Cinematography | Joseph Christoforus Fofid | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ Yuristiawan, Rivan (17 July 2023). "Angkat Isu Kekerasan Seksual, Film Women from Rote Island Segera Tayang di Bioskop" [Addressing the issue of sexual violence, Women from Rote Island will soon be screened in cinemas]. Fimela. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Hayati, Istiqomatul, ed. (20 July 2023). "Diperankan Pemain Asli NTT, Women from Rote Island Kampanyekan Stop Kekerasan Seksual" [Portrayed by native actors from East Nusa Tenggara, Women from Rote Island advocates for an end to sexual violence]. Tempo. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Wong, Silvia (6 October 2023). "Indonesia's cinematic renaissance under the spotlight in Busan". Screen International. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Wijaya, Andesta Herli (29 September 2023). Wicaksono, Satrio (ed.). "Jakarta Film Week 2023 Tayangkan 90 Film Dari Banyak Negara" [2023 Jakarta Film Week will screen 90 titles from many countries]. Valid News. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Junior, M. Alivio Mubarak (30 October 2023). Wardhani, Anita K. (ed.). "Daftar Pemenang Jakarta Film Week 2023" [A list of winners for Jakarta Film Week 2023]. Tribun Network. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Baktora, Muhammad Ilham; Weadcaksana, Hiskia Andika (3 December 2023). "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. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
