Women from Rote Island

Women from Rote Island is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Jeremias Nyangoen in his feature directorial debut.

Women from Rote Island
Directed byJeremias Nyangoen
Written byJeremias Nyangoen
Produced byRizka Shakira
Starring
  • Linda Adoe
  • Irma Rihi
  • Sallum Ratu Ke
  • Van Jhoov
CinematographyJoseph Christoforus Fofid
Edited byBeck
Music byLeodet
Production
companies
  • Bintang Cahaya Sinema
  • Langit Terang Sinema
Release date
  • 7 October 2023 (2023-10-07) (Busan)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageRote

The film had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023. It received four nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Picture and Best Director for Nyangoen.

Premise

Martha, an illegal migrant worker, comes back to her hometown in Rote Island to attend her father's funeral. Meanwhile, she has to deal with her own trauma after experiencing sexual violence in her workplace.[1]

Cast
  • Linda Adoe as Orpa
  • Irma Rihi as Martha
  • Sallum Ratu Ke as Bertha
  • Van Jhoov as Damar

Production

Casting

Nyangoen revealed that he only cast local actors of Rote Island and around East Nusa Tenggara in order to preserve the distinctive accent of the Rote language and capture the essence of the region.[2]

Release

Women from Rote Island had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023 as a part of the A Window on Asian Cinema program.[3] It also is set to screen at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week.[4]

Accolades
Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Indonesian Film Festival 14 November 2023 Best Picture Rizka Shakira Pending [5]
Best Director Jeremias Nyangoen Pending
Best Original Screenplay Jeremias Nyangoen Pending
Best Cinematography Joseph Christoforus Fofid Pending

References
  1. Yuristiawan, Rivan (17 July 2023). "Angkat Isu Kekerasan Seksual, Film Women from Rote Island Segera Tayang di Bioskop" [Addressing the issue of sexual violence, Women from Rote Island will soon be screened in cinemas]. Fimela. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  2. Hayati, Istiqomatul, ed. (20 July 2023). "Diperankan Pemain Asli NTT, Women from Rote Island Kampanyekan Stop Kekerasan Seksual" [Portrayed by native actors from East Nusa Tenggara, Women from Rote Island advocates for an end to sexual violence]. Tempo. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  3. Wong, Silvia (6 October 2023). "Indonesia's cinematic renaissance under the spotlight in Busan". Screen International. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  4. Wijaya, Andesta Herli (29 September 2023). Wicaksono, Satrio (ed.). "Jakarta Film Week 2023 Tayangkan 90 Film Dari Banyak Negara" [2023 Jakarta Film Week will screen 90 titles from many countries]. Valid News. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  5. "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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