Mecca I'm Coming
| Mecca I'm Coming | |
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| Indonesian | Mekah I'm Coming |
| Directed by | Jeihan Angga |
| Written by | Jeihan Angga |
| Produced by | Hanung Bramantyo |
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| Cinematography | Robby Herbi |
| Edited by | Ahyat Andrianto |
| Music by | Krisna Purna |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
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| Box office | Rp 3.2 billion ($229,704) |
Mecca I'm Coming (Indonesian: Mekah I'm Coming) is a 2019 Indonesian satirical romantic comedy film, written and directed by Jeihan Angga in his feature-length directorial debut. The film stars Rizky Nazar and Michelle Ziudith, as Eddy and Eni, respectively, whose relationship is at risk after Eni is forced to marry Pietoyo (Dwi Sasono), a wicked rich businessman, by her father.
The film had its world premiere at the 2019 Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. At the 9th Maya Awards, it won five awards for Best Feature Film, Best Directorial Debut Film, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Rasiti), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Irawan), and Best Adapted Screenplay, out of twelve nominations. The film marks the final film appearance of Ria Irawan, who died in January 2020.
Premise[edit]
A failed mechanic, Eddy, embarks on Hajj pilgrimage to prove himself to his girlfriend, Eni, and her father, before she is forced to marry Pietoyo, a wicked rich businessman.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Rizky Nazar as Eddy
- Michelle Ziudith as Eni
- Totos Rasiti as Mr. Soleh
- Ephy Sekuriti as Fajrul
- Ria Irawan as Mrs. Ramah
- Dwi Sasono as Pietoyo
- Rasyid Karim as Mr. Rojak
- Jennifer Coppen as Tuti Tutanti
- Fanny Fadillah as Mr. Somad
- Cici Tegal as merchant owner
- Yusril Fahriza as Pardijon
- Ananta Rispo as hotel receptionist
- Yati Pesek as Pietoyo's mother
Release[edit]
Mecca I'm Coming had its world premiere at the 2019 Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival.[2] The film was theatrically released on 5 March 2020.[3] It garnered 82,170 moviegoers during its run and grossed Rp 3.2 billion ($229,704).[4]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Bandung Film Festival | 14 November 2020 | Best Director | Jeihan Angga | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Actor | Rizky Nazar | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Ria Irawan | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Ahyat Andrianto | Nominated | |||
| Citra Awards | 5 December 2020 | Best Supporting Actor | Totos Rasiti | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Ria Irawan | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Editing | Ahyat Andrianto | Nominated | |||
| Tempo Film Festival | 21 December 2020 | Best Feature Film | Mecca I'm Coming | Won | [7] |
| Best Director | Jeihan Angga | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Rizky Nazar | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Michelle Ziudith | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Totos Rasiti | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Ria Irawan | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Jeihan Angga | Won | |||
| Maya Awards | 6-7 March 2021 | Best Feature Film | Hanung Bramantyo | Won | [8] |
| Best Directorial Debut | Jeihan Angga | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Rizky Nazar | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Michelle Ziudith | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Totos Rasiti | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Ria Irawan | Won | |||
| Best Brief Performance | Siti Fauziah | Nominated | |||
| Dwi Sasono | Nominated | ||||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Jeihan Angga | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Ahyat Andrianto | Nominated | |||
| Best Poster Design | Apri Kusbiantoro | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Deki Yudhanto | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Sinopsis Mekah I'm Coming, Kisah Cinta Berbalut Drama Komedi" [The synopsis of Mecca I'm Coming, a love story wrapped in a comedy-drama]. CNN Indonesia. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ "Mekah I'm Coming: Komedi Renyah tentang Penipuan Travel Haji" [Mecca I'm Coming: Comedy about Hajj travel fraud]. Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Herfianto (12 February 2020). "Film Mekah I'm Coming Akan Hadir 5 Maret 2020 di Bioskop" [Mekah I'm Coming will screen in cinema on 5 March 2020]. Liputan 6. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ @bicaraboxoffice (November 7, 2020). "2020 Citra Awards nominated-films by moviegoers" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 September 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Pradana, Bagus (10 September 2020). "Imperfect Raih Tujuh Nominasi di Festival Film Bandung 2020" [Imperfect received seven nominations at the 2020 Bandung Film Festival]. Media Indonesia. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Asih, Ratnaning (8 November 2020). "Daftar Nominasi FFI 2020, Perempuan Tanah Jahanam Muncul di Mayoritas Kategori" [The full list of Citra Awards nominations, Impetigore leads]. Liputan6.com. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Perayaan Virtual Film Pilihan Tempo 2020" [Virtual ceremony of Film Pilihan Tempo 2020]. Tempo. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Supintou, Aulia (25 February 2021). "Daftar Nominasi Piala Maya 2020, Mayoritas Tayang di Netflix!" [List of 2020 Maya Awards nominations, most of them are available on Netflix!]. IDN Times. Retrieved 25 September 2021.