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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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| Directed by | Garin Nugroho |
| Screenplay by | Garin Nugroho |
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| Cinematography | Batara Goempar |
| Edited by | Beck |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
It received nine nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Picture.
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]
- Ario Bayu as Darta
- Juliet Widyasari Burnett as Sinta
- Gus Bang Sada as Monkey King
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]
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 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 | Retno Ratih Damayanti | Nominated |
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