Desolasi
| Desolasi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Syafiq Yusof |
| Written by | Syafiq Yusof |
| Produced by | Yusof Haslam |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Azami Alias |
| Edited by | Syafiq Yusof |
| Music by | Savy Ho |
Production company | Skop Productions |
Release date | 8 December 2016 |
Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Languages | Malay English |
| Budget | RM 4.5 million |
| Box office | RM 2.5 million |
Desolasi (lit. Desolation) is a 2016 Malaysian mystery science fiction film directed by Syafiq Yusof.[1][2] The film stars Syamsul Yusof, Bella Dally, Pekin Ibrahim and Jalaluddin Hassan. The film revolves around Aiman, a visual artist who deals with never-ending problems. Aiman starts to question the judgment given by God that brings him to become stuck in another dimension, resulting in his becoming entirely isolated until he meets a mysterious woman named Maya. The movie was released on December 8, 2016 by Skop Productions.
Plot
Aiman (Syamsul Yusof) is an artist who has a long list of problems to which he is looking for answers. Over time, he loses the will to do anything as there are too many conflicts going on in his life. One day, he gets into a big fight with his father (Hassan) and wishes for a world in which all of his troubles are gone. The next morning, he wakes up in a world where there are no humans. Everything looks the same – the buildings, the roads, and the house he lives in, everything is there, but not a single human being is in sight. Though he is frantic at first, he then realizes that now he can do anything that he wants. But things begin to change after he meets Maya (Dally), a mysterious woman who shows him the truth about his situation.
Cast
- Syamsul Yusof as Aiman
- Haikal Al-Walik as young Aiman
- Bella Dally as Maya
- Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan as Aiman's father
- Pekin Ibrahim as Zahid
- Aida Khalida as Aiman's mother
- Razib Salimin as Aiman's boss
- Jacky Kam as Doctor Yap
- Rizal Ashreff as Aiman's officemate
- C. Kumaresan as ASP Kumar
- Siraj Sheikh Alsagoff as Inspector Siraj
Production
Desolasi was directed by Syafiq Yusof, who had previously directed SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu (2012), Abang Long Fadil (2014) and Villa Nabila (2015). It was based on his personal experience during his childhood. He also wrote the screenplay, which took three months to complete.[3] Yusof commented in an interview with New Straits Times, "I love stories that challenge the mind, but for my own films, I don’t think it’s wise to present a story that’s too complex. What I’ve done for Desolasi is not too difficult to take in, but it does make you think a little."[3]
Yusof's older brother, Syamsul Yusof was cast in a leading role as Aiman, which was initially given to Aaron Aziz, Adi Putra and Shaheizy Sam. Other cast members included Jalaluddin Hassan, Pekin Ibrahim, Bella Dally and Aida Khalida. Principal photography began on November 13, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. The film took 55 days to complete, and wrapped on 6 January 2015.[3] Yusof utilized the metaphor of Anton-Babinski syndrome (cortical blindness), emptying the city of Kuala Lumpur of people through special effects.[3]
Release and reception
Desolasi was released on December 8, 2016. The movie grossed MYR2.5 million during its last day of screening. Angelin Yeoh of Star2 gave 3 out of 5 stars per 6/10 reviews.[4]
Awards
| Year | Award | Recipient | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 29th Malaysian Film Festival | Syafiq Yusof | Special Jury Award (Visual Special Effects) | Won |
| 2017 PROFIMA Awards | Best Director | Won |
References
- ^ Bibi Nurshuhada Ramli (9 December 2016). "In a league of its own: Desolasi represents a new direction for M'sian films, banking on CGI". New Straits Times. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ Aqmar Mustaza (19 November 2016). "Syafiq Yusof kembali dengan Desolasi". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d Bibi Nurshuhada Ramli (9 December 2016). "Mind-boggling Desolasi takes local CGI films staggering new heights". New Straits Times. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ Angelin Yeoh (10 December 2016). "Review: Desolasi". Star2. Retrieved 22 April 2017.