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Salawaku (film)

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Salawaku
Promotional poster
Directed byPritagita Arianegara
Written by
  • Iqbal Fadly
  • Titien Wattimena
Produced by
  • Ray Zulham
  • Michael Julius
Starring
  • Elko Kastanya
  • Karina Salim
  • Raihaanun
  • JFlow Matulessy
  • Shafira Umm
CinematographyFaozan Rizal
Edited bySastha Sunu
Music byThoersi Argeswara
Production
company
Kamala Films
Release dates
  • 26 October 2016 (2016-10-26) (Tokyo)
  • 23 February 2017 (2017-02-23) (Indonesia)
Running time
82 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Salawaku is a 2016 road drama film directed by Pritagita Arianegara in her directorial debut from a screenplay by Iqbal Fadly and Titien Wattimena. It stars Elko Kastanya as the titular role who embarks on a quest to find his older sister.

The film had its world premiere at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival on 26 October 2016. It was nominated for eight Citra Awards, winning three for Best Supporting Actress for Raihaanun, Best Cinematography, and Best Child Performer for Kastanya.

Premise

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Salawaku escapes from his small village in Seram Island, Maluku in search of his older sister. Along the way, he encounters Saras, a tourist from Jakarta, and Kawanua, who are willing to help him.[1]

Cast

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  • Elko Kastanya as Salawaku
  • Karina Salim as Saras
  • Joshua "Jflow" Matulessy as Kawanua
  • Raihaanun as Binaiya
  • Semy Touwe as Upulatu

Production

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The principal photography took place from June to July 2015 in West Seram Regency on Seram Island, Maluku.[2] Salawaku was the first film to receive support from the Indonesian Creative Economy Agency.[3]

Release

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Salawaku had its world premiere at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival on 26 October 2016 in the Asian Future section.[4] The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 10 February 2017.[5] It was postponed from its initial date of 6 October 2016, maintaining its World Premiere status during the Tokyo International Film Festival, which took place on 26 October.[6]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Indonesian Film Festival 6 November 2016 Best Picture Ray Zulham and Michael Julius Nominated [7]
Best Director Pritagita Arianegara Nominated
Best Supporting Actor JFlow Matulessy Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Raihaanun Won
Best Cinematography Faozan Rizal Won
Best Original Score Thoersi Argeswara Nominated
Best Theme Song Nico Veryandi for "Imaji Sunyi" Nominated
Best Child Performer Elko Kastanya Won

References

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  1. ^ "Sinopsis Salawaku, Kisah Pencarian di tengah Keindahan Alam Pulau Seram". Liputan 6. 3 January 2022. Archived from the original on 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  2. ^ Ayal, Jimmy (1 August 2015). Tarmizi, Tasrief (ed.). "Seram Bagian Barat jadi lokasi syuting film Salawaku". Antara. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  3. ^ Meodia, Arindra (10 February 2017). Monalisa (ed.). ""Salawaku" jadi film Indonesia pertama yang didukung Bekraf". Antara. Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  4. ^ Wira, Ni Nyoman (19 October 2016). "'Salawaku' to have world premiere at Tokyo International Film Festival". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 21 January 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  5. ^ "'Salawaku' siap tayang di bioskop seluruh Indonesia". Rappler. 10 February 2017. Archived from the original on 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  6. ^ Meodia, Arindra (10 February 2017). Supratiwi, Fitri (ed.). "Alasan "Salawaku" baru akan tayang 23 Februari". Antara. Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  7. ^ Armenia, Resty (14 October 2016). "'Athirah' Borong Nominasi Festival Film Indonesia". CNN Indonesia. Archived from the original on 5 February 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
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