Heartbreak Motel

This article is about the 2024 Indonesian film. For the 1975 American cult film, see Poor Pretty Eddie § Alternate titles and versions.
Heartbreak Motel
Release poster
Directed byAngga Dwimas Sasongko
Screenplay by
  • Angga Dwimas Sasongko
  • Alim Sudio
Produced byKori Adyaning
Starring
CinematographyArnand Pratikto
Edited byHendra Adhi Susanto
Music byAbel Huray
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 August 2024 (2024-08-01)
Running time
115 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Heartbreak Motel is a 2024 romantic drama film directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko from a screenplay he wrote with Alim Sudio, based on the 2022 novel by Ika Natassa. It stars Laura Basuki, Reza Rahadian, and Chicco Jerikho. It was released on 1 August 2024 in Indonesian theatres. It received five nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Actress (Basuki).

Premise

A famous actress seeks escapism in a motel, faced with two men: her ex-boyfriend and a motel guest.[1]

Cast

Production

In December 2023, it was announced that Visinema Pictures would adapt the novel along with the cast announcement.[2] The filming used three different types of cameras, a digital camera, a 16 mm film camera, and a 35 mm film camera.[3]

Release

Heartbreak Motel was released in Indonesian theatres on 1 August 2024.[4] It garnered 74,616 admission during its theatrical run.[5]

Accolades

Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Indonesian Film Festival 20 November 2024 Best Actress Laura Basuki Nominated [6]
Best Cinematography Arnand Pratikto Nominated
Best Art Direction Adrianto Sinaga Nominated
Best Costume Design Fadillah Putri Yunidar Nominated
Best Makeup Aktris Handradjasa Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Sinopsis Heartbreak Motel, Cinta Segitiga dan Luka Aktris Ternama". CNN Indonesia. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  2. ^ Soraya, Sora (7 December 2023). "Novel 'HEARTBREAK MOTEL' Bakal Dijadikan Film dan Dibintangi 3 Artis Peraih Piala Citra". KapanLagi. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  3. ^ Riandi, Ady Prawira (28 June 2024). Pangerang, Andi Muttya Keteng (ed.). "Heartbreak Motel Jadi Film Drama Romansa Termahal Angga Dwimas Sasongko". Kompas. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  4. ^ Ira, Laili, ed. (16 July 2024). "Tayang 1 Agustus, Ini Sinopsis Heartbreak Motel yang Diadaptasi dari Novel Ika Natassa". Tempo. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Heartbreak Motel". Cinepoint. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2024". CNN Indonesia. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.