Women from Rote Island

Women from Rote Island
Theatrical release poster
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

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

The film had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023. It received four awards at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Picture and Best Director for Nyangoen. It was selected as the Indonesian submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.[1]

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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4] It also is set to screen at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week.[5]

Accolades

Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Asian Film Festival Barcelona 25 October - 5 November 2023 NETPAC Award Women from Rote Island Special Mention
Jakarta Film Week 29 October 2023 Direction Award Women from Rote Island Won [6]
Indonesian Film Festival 14 November 2023 Best Picture Rizka Shakira Won [7]
Best Director Jeremias Nyangoen Won
Best Original Screenplay Jeremias Nyangoen Won
Best Cinematography Joseph Christoforus Fofid Won
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 2 December 2023 JAFF Indonesian Screen Award – Best Performance Irma Rihi Won [8]
JAFF Indonesian Screen Award – Best Cinematography Joseph Christoforus Fofid Won

See also

References

  1. ^ "Women From Rote Island jadi Wakil Indonesia ke Piala Oscar 2025". Media Indonesia. September 18, 2024. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  2. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  3. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  4. ^ Wong, Silvia (6 October 2023). "Indonesia's cinematic renaissance under the spotlight in Busan". Screen International. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  5. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  6. ^ Junior, M. Alivio Mubarak (30 October 2023). Wardhani, Anita K. (ed.). "Daftar Pemenang Jakarta Film Week 2023" [A list of winners for Jakarta Film Week 2023]. Tribun Network. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2023" [Complete list of 2023 Citra Awards Indonesian Film Festival nominations]. CNN Indonesia. 14 October 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  8. ^ Baktora, Muhammad Ilham; Weadcaksana, Hiskia Andika (3 December 2023). "Dihadiri 20 Ribu Pengunjung Lebih JAFF 2023 Resmi Berakhir, Monisme Bawa Pulang Golden Hanoman" [Attended by more than twenty thousand visitors, JAFF 2023 is officially closed, Monisme brings home the Golden Hanoman Award]. Suara Jogja. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.