Respati

Respati
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySidharta Tata
Screenplay by
  • Sidharta Tata
  • Ambaridzki Ramadhantyo
Produced by
  • Shanty Harmayn
  • Aoura Lovenson Chandra
  • Tanya Yuson
Starring
CinematographyBagoes Tresna Adji
Edited byAkhmad Fesdi Anggoro
Music byOfel Obaja
Production
company
BASE Entertainment
Release date
  • 22 May 2024 (2024-05-22)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Respati (Indonesian: Malam Pencabut Nyawa) is a 2024 fantasy thriller horror film directed by Sidharta Tata from a screenplay he wrote with Ambaridzki Ramadhantyo, based on the novel by Ragiel JP. The film stars Devano Danendra, Keisya Levronka, Mikha Hernan, Budi Ros, Fajar Nugra, and Ratu Felisha. The film was released in Indonesian theatres on 22 May 2024.

Premise

A teenager who can enter dreams sees a dark spirit killing people in their sleep, and soon discovers that these dreams are linked to real-life mysterious deaths.[1]

Cast

  • Devano Danendra as Respati
  • Keisya Levronka as Wulan
  • Mikha Hernan as Tirta
  • Budi Ros as Sugiman
  • Fajar Nugra as Abdul
  • Ratu Felisha as Sukma

Production

In December 2023, it was announced that BASE Entertainment had optioned the novel, along with the cast announcement.[2] It was announced to release in 2024.[3]

Release

Respati was released in Indonesian theatres on 22 May 2024.[4] It garnered 400,414 admissions during its theatrical run.[5] It was released theatrically in Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States on 11 July 2024, grossed $600,847.[6] It was released in Vietnamese theatres on 9 August 2024, grossed $116,268.[7]

The film was screened in various film festivals. It was screened at the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, competing for Bucheon Choice.[8] It was also screened at the 2024 Fantastic Fest and 57th Sitges Film Festival.[9][10]

Accolades

Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 4–14 July 2024 Bucheon Choice – Features Respati Nominated [11]
Indonesian Film Festival 20 November 2024 Best Visual Effects Edbert Joshua Angga Nominated [12]

References

  1. ^ "Sinopsis Malam Pencabut Nyawa, Teror Hantu Pembunuh di Alam Mimpi". CNN Indonesia. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  2. ^ Riandi, Ady Prawira (20 December 2023). Sembiring, Ira Gita Natalia (ed.). "Devano Danendra dan Keisya Levronka Bintangi Horor Malam Pencabut Nyawa". Kompas. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  3. ^ Fathurrozak (20 December 2023). "Film Malam Pencabut Nyawa Bakal Tayang 2024". Media Indonesia. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  4. ^ Pangesthi, Dwiyana (7 May 2024). "Hadir di Indonesia 22 Mei 2024, film Malam Pencabut Nyawa akan tayang di 10 negara". Brilio. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Malam Pencabut Nyawa". Cinepoint. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Malam Pencabut Nyawa (2024)". The Numbers. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Respati". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  8. ^ Schley, Matt (12 June 2024). "Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival reveals 2024 line-up". Screen International. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (15 August 2024). "Fantastic Fest Unveils 2024 Lineup Featuring 'Terrifier 3,' 'Apartment 7A,' 'Anora,' 'Never Let Go' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  10. ^ Rowan-Legg, Shelagh (12 September 2024). "PRESENCE To Open Sitges 2024; Alexandre Aja's NEVER LET GO To Close". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  11. ^ "28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival – Awards 2024". Asian Film Festivals. 14 July 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2024". CNN Indonesia. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.