Sara (2023 film)

Sara is a 2023 drama film directed and written by Ismail Basbeth. The film stars Asha Smara Darra in the titular role and Christine Hakim as her mother.

Sara
Directed byIsmail Basbeth
Written byIsmail Basbeth
Produced by
  • Ismail Basbeth
  • Ridla An-Nuur
  • Charlie Meliala
  • Lyza Anggraheni
  • Jody Bany Wicaksono
Starring
CinematographyBudi Dwi Arifianto
Edited by
  • Ismail Basbeth
  • Andhy Pulung
Music byCharlie Meliala
Production
companies
  • Bosan Berisik Lab
  • Ruang Basbeth
  • Visionari Capital
Release date
  • 6 October 2023 (2023-10-06) (Busan)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

It had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023. It received two nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival: Best Actress for Darra and Best Supporting Actress for Hakim.

Premise

Sara, a trans woman, returns to her conservative hometown for her father's funeral. She discovers her mother Muryem, who suffers from dementia, does not recognize her.[1][2]

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in a village in Central Java. In a press conference, Noer shared that the cast also settled together with the local villagers.[3]

Release

Sara had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023 during the A Window on Asian Cinema and Special Program in Focus: Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema programs.[4]

Accolades

Sara was nominated for two categories at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival. Darra became the first trans woman to be nominated for the Best Actress category.[5]

Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Indonesian Film Festival 14 November 2023 Best Actress Asha Smara Darra Pending [6]
Best Supporting Actress Christine Hakim Pending

References
  1. Tionardus, Melvina; Maharani, Dian (3 October 2023). "Film Sara Akan Tayang Perdana di Busan International Film Festival 2023" [Sara is set to premiere at the 2023 Busan International Film Festival]. Kompas. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  2. Purnama, Basuki Eka (4 October 2023). "Sara akan Tayang Perdana di BIFF" [Sara to premiere at BIFF]. Media Indonesia. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  3. Levana, Virgilery (5 October 2023). Lestari, Puput Puji (ed.). "Cerita Keseruan Asha Smara Darra dan Jajang C. Noer Saat Syuting Film Sara" [The story of Asha Smara Darra and Jajang C. Noer during the filming of Sara]. Voi.id. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  4. Fathurrozak (5 October 2023). "Sara Tayang di Dua Program Festival Film Internasional di Busan" [Sara to premiere in two programs at the Busan International Film Festival]. Media Indonesia. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  5. Arum, Sekar (18 October 2023). "Rekognisi bagi Transpuan di Industri Film, Asha Smara Darra Masuk Nominasi di Festival Film Indonesia" [Trans recognition in the film industry, Asha Smara Darra is nominated at the Indonesian Film Festival]. Whiteboard Journal. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  6. "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.
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