Photocopier (film)

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Photocopier
Photocopier film poster.jpg
Official poster
IndonesianPenyalin Cahaya
Directed byWregas Bhanuteja
Screenplay by
  • Henricus Pria[a]
  • Wregas Bhanuteja
Produced by
  • Adhyaksa Ekatama
  • Ajish Dibyo
Starring
  • Shenina Syawalita Cinnamon
  • Lutesha
  • Chicco Kurniawan
  • Dea Panendra
  • Jerome Kurnia
  • Giulio Parengkuan
  • Lukman Sardi
  • Ruth Marini
CinematographyGunnar Nimpuno
Edited byAhmad Yuniardi
Music byYennu Ariendra
Production
companies
  • Rekata Studio
  • Kaninga Pictures
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08) (BIFF)
  • January 13, 2022 (2022-01-13) (Netflix)
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Photocopier (Indonesian: Penyalin Cahaya) is a 2021 Indonesian crime mystery drama film, co-written and directed by Wregas Bhanuteja in his feature-length directorial debut.

The film had its world premiere at the 26th Busan International Film Festival in October 2021, in the New Currents competition. The film won a total of twelve Citra Awards out of seventeen nominations, including the awards for Best Picture and Best Director. It won the most Citra Awards by a single film.[2]

Premise[]

After her drunk selfie circulated online, Sur loses her scholarship as she is accused of bringing disgrace to her faculty. However, Sur has no recollection of the night's events, as she blacks out when attending a college party. Then, Sur seeks for help from her childhood friend, Amin, who also works and lives at the campus as a photocopier, to find out what actually happened that night.[3][4]

Cast[]

  • Shenina Syawalita Cinnamon as Suryani (Sur)
  • Chicco Kurniawan as Amin
  • Lutesha as Farah
  • Jerome Kurnia as Tariq
  • Dea Panendra as Anggun
  • Giulio Parengkuan as Rama
  • Lukman Sardi as Sur's father
  • Ruth Marini as Sur's mother
  • Yayan Ruhian as Rama's father
  • Landung Simatupang as Burhan
  • Rukman Rosadi as Sur's college dean
  • Mian Tiara as Siti

Production[]

The production of Photocopier took place for twenty days in Jakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic and followed local COVID-19 safety protocols.[5]

Through Photocopier, Bhanuteja strived to give a depiction of a victim of sexual assaults, also spread awareness regarding to the topic. Previously, Bhanuteja along with his team, had researched about the topic for a year, including initiating conversations with the victims of sexual assaults. They also started discussions with some anti-rape activists, including actress Hannah Al Rashid, who was involved in the film's screenwriting.[6]

Release[]

Photocopier had its world premiere at the 26th Busan International Film Festival in October 2021, in the New Currents competition.[7] Netflix acquired the film's distribution rights, releasing it on January 13, 2022.[8]

Accolades[]

Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
Indonesian Film Festival 10 November 2021 Best Picture Adi Ekatama and Ajish Dibyo Won [9]
Best Director Wregas Bhanuteja Won
Best Actor Chicco Kurniawan Won
Best Actress Shenina Syawalita Cinnamon Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Jerome Kurnia Won
Giulio Parengkuan Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Dea Panendra Nominated
Best Original Screenplay Wregas Bhanuteja and Henricus Pria Won
Best Cinematography Gunnar Nimpuno Won
Best Film Editing Ahmad Yuniardi Won
Best Visual Effects Stefanus Binawan Utama Nominated
Best Sound Sutrisno and Satrio Budiono Won
Best Original Score Yennu Ariendra Won
Best Original Song Mian Tiara ("Di Bawah Langit Raksasa") Won
Best Art Direction Dita Gambiro Won
Best Costume Design Fadillah Putri Yunidar Won
Best Make Up and Hairstyling Astrid Sambudiono Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ Swaragita, Gisela (January 10, 2022). "'Photocopier' scriptwriter removed from credits following sexual abuse allegations". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "Penyalin Cahaya, Film Terbaik Piala Citra FFI 2021" [Photocopier, the Citra Award 2021 Best Picture]. CNN Indonesia. November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "Wregas Bhanuteja's debut full-length feature 'Photocopier' set for world premiere at Busan International Film Festival". Coconuts Media. September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Nural (August 9, 2021). "Sinopsis Penyalin Cahaya, Film Panjang Pertama Wregas Bhanuteja" [Synopsis of Wregas Bhanuteja's Feature-Length Debut The Photocopier]. Kincir (in Indonesian). Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  5. ^ "Cerita Kru Penyalin Cahaya Syuting 20 Hari kala Pandemi" [Photocopier crew about shooting for twenty days during the pandemic]. CNN Indonesia. September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "Potret Darurat Kekerasan Seksual di Film Penyalin Cahaya" [The depiction of sexual assaults in Photocopier]. CNN Indonesia. September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  7. ^ Frater, Patrick (August 31, 2021). "Films From India, Iran and South Korea Dominate Busan Festival's New Currents Competition". Variety. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "Netflix to stream Indonesian drama 'Photocopier' starting Jan. 13". Coconuts Media. November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  9. ^ Retno, Dewi (10 October 2021). Marvela (ed.). "Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens dan Penyalin Cahaya Dominasi Nominasi FFI 2021" [Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens and Photocopier dominate 2021 Indonesian Film Festival nominations]. Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 11 October 2021.

Notes[]

  1. ^ Henricus Pria as scriptwriter was removed in the end-credit of the Netflix version due to reports of alleged involvement in sexual abuse cases.[1]

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