Samsara (2024 film)

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Samsara (2024 film)

Samsara is a 2024 silent romantic drama film directed by Garin Nugroho. It stars Ario Bayu and Juliet Widyasari Burnett. The film is presented with live music. It had its world premiere on 10 May 2024 at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore.

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Samsara
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Directed byGarin Nugroho
Screenplay byGarin Nugroho
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBatara Goempar
Edited byBeck
Music by
  • Wayan Sudirana
  • Kasimyn
Production
companies
  • Cineria Films
  • Garin Workshop
  • Lynx Films
Release date
  • 10 May 2024 (2024-05-10) (Singapore)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryIndonesia
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It received nine nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Picture.

Premise

In 1930s Bali, an impoverished man performs a dark ritual to gain wealth in order to earn the approval of the wealthy parents of the woman he loves.[1]

Cast

  • Ario Bayu as Darta
  • Juliet Widyasari Burnett as Sinta
  • Gus Bang Sada as Monkey King

Release

Samsara had its world premiere on 10 May 2024 at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore during the Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of the Arts.[2] The live music was performed by Gamelan ensemble Gamelan Yuganada and electronic music duo Gabber Modus Operandi.[3] The show was performed for the first time in Indonesia during the Mega Festival Indonesia Bertutur on 16 August 2024 in Nusa Dua, Bali.[4] It is set to be the opening film of the 19th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival.[5]

Accolades

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Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Indonesian Film Festival 20 November 2024 Best Picture Gita Fara and Aldo Swastia Nominated [6]
Best Director Garin Nugroho Won
Best Actor Ario Bayu Nominated
Best Cinematography Batara Goempar Won
Best Sound Janu Janardhana and Sutrisno Nominated
Best Original Score Wayan Sudirana and Kasimyn Won
Best Art Direction Vida Sylvia Nominated
Best Costume Design Retno Ratih Damayanti Won
Best Makeup Nominated
Film Pilihan Tempo 5 February 2025 Film Pilihan Tempo Samsara Nominated [7]
Best Director Garin Nugroho Won
Best Screenplay Nominated
Best Actor Ario Bayu Nominated
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