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Australian film festival in Jakarta to feature Indonesian films, premiere of ‘Lion’
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Three Indonesian films Sokola Rimba (2013) by Riri Riza, What They Don’t Talk About when They Talk About Love (2013) by Mouly Surya and Following Diana (Sendiri Diana Sendiri, 2015) by Kamila Andini will be featured at the second Australian-Indonesian Film Festival (FSAI). (Shutterstock/File)
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mid its lineup of Australian films, the second Australian-Indonesian Film Festival (FSAI) is scheduled to feature three Indonesian films.
The films are Sokola Rimba (2013) by Riri Riza, What They Don’t Talk About when They Talk About Love (2013) by Mouly Surya and Following Diana (Sendiri Diana Sendiri, 2015) by Kamila Andini. The three directors all graduated from Australian universities.
“Their works represent the Indonesian contemporary and thriving film scene,” said Alison Purnell, councellor at the Advocacy and Outreach Section of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.
Apart from the aforementioned films, the festival will also feature highlight film Lion. The Golden Globe-nominated film, based on the real life of Saroo Brierley will make its Indonesian premiere in the festival. Brierley is scheduled to attend the Jakarta screening on Sunday.
Other Australian films scheduled to be screened in the festival include Girl Asleep, Looking for Grace, Spear, Satellite Boy and The Ravens.
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This year, the festival also features its first short film competition. Six films have been chosen from about 300 applications. The titles are Nunggu Teka (Waiting to Arrive) by Mahesa Sadega, Deadline by Firdian Mahyuzar, Ibu dan Anak Perempuannya (A Mother and A Daughter) by Happy Salma, It’s a Match! By Nadya Ratu Santoso, Ojo Sok-Sokan (Bragging Off) by Mustafa and an animation film titled Outgrowth by Jason Kiantoro.
Kamila Andini, participating Indonesian film director who is also on the panel of judges said the judging criteria included storyline, aesthetics, personality and novelty. The winning entry, which will be announced on Jan. 29, will be screened in the Melbourne International Film Festival in August.
Paul Grigson, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia said the festival was held because film was a shared interest between Australia and Indonesia. “Australians and Indonesians share a love of film as a way of expressing their hopes, dreams and challenges,” he said during a press conference in South Jakarta, Tuesday.
“Both countries have dynamic industries and a wealth of creative talent,” he added.
The event will be held at XXI Senayan City, South Jakarta from Jan. 26-29, at XXI Trans Studio, Makassar from Jan. 28-29 and at XXI Sutos, Surabaya from Feb. 4-5.
Free tickets for the festival can be obtained at FSAI2017.eventbrite.com. (asw)
