Samsara is a 2024 silent romantic drama film directed by Garin Nugroho. It stars Ario Bayu and Juliet Widyasari Burnett. The film is presented with live music. It had its world premiere on 10 May 2024 at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore.

Samsara
Official poster
Directed byGarin Nugroho
Screenplay byGarin Nugroho
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBatara Goempar
Edited byBeck
Music by
  • Wayan Sudirana
  • Kasimyn
Production
companies
  • Cineria Films
  • Garin Workshop
  • Lynx Films
Release date
  • 10 May 2024 (2024-05-10) (Singapore)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryIndonesia

It received nine nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Picture.

Premise

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In 1930s Bali, an impoverished man performs a dark ritual to gain wealth in order to earn the approval of the wealthy parents of the woman he loves.[1]

Cast

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  • Ario Bayu as Darta
  • Juliet Widyasari Burnett as Sinta
  • Gus Bang Sada as Monkey King

Release

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Samsara had its world premiere on 10 May 2024 at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore during the Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of the Arts.[2] The live music was performed by Gamelan ensemble Gamelan Yuganada and electronic music duo Gabber Modus Operandi.[3] The show was performed for the first time in Indonesia during the Mega Festival Indonesia Bertutur on 16 August 2024 in Nusa Dua, Bali.[4] It is set to be the opening film of the 19th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival.[5]

Accolades

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Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Indonesian Film Festival 20 November 2024 Best Picture Gita Fara and Aldo Swastia Nominated [6]
Best Director Garin Nugroho Won
Best Actor Ario Bayu Nominated
Best Cinematography Batara Goempar Won
Best Sound Janu Janardhana and Sutrisno Nominated
Best Original Score Wayan Sudirana and Kasimyn Won
Best Art Direction Vida Sylvia Nominated
Best Costume Design Retno Ratih Damayanti Won
Best Makeup Retno Ratih Damayanti Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Shanti, Hreeloita Dharma (31 May 2024). Maryati (ed.). "Film "Samsara" tawarkan pengalaman sinematik tak biasa". Antara. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  2. ^ Rahmani, Nadia Putri (15 May 2024). Yakub, Edy M. (ed.). "Film "Samsara" karya Garin Nugroho sukses tayang di Singapura". Antara. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  3. ^ Waworuntu, Amira (9 May 2024). "Samsara OST blends Balinese Gamelan with Gabber Modus Operandi's hardcore sounds". Mixmag Asia. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Perdana di Indonesia, Cine-Concert "Samsara" Dipentaskan di Mega Festival Intur 2024". Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  5. ^ Ginanjar, Prasetyo Agung (8 November 2024). "JAFF 2024 Bakal Dibuka dengan Film Samsara & Ditutup Film 1 Kakak 7 Ponakan". Hypeabis. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2024". CNN Indonesia. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
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