Athirah

Athirah
Directed by Riri Riza
Produced by
Screenplay by
Based on Athirah
by Alberthiene Endah
Starring
Cinematography Yadi Sugandi
Distributed by Miles Films
Release dates
Country Indonesian
Language Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Makassar[1]

Athirah is a 2016 Indonesian biography film directed by Riri Riza and released on September 29, 2016.[2] It is based on a book by Alberthiene Endah by the same title.[3] It is a story of Jusuf Kalla's mother that always faces every single problem by looking on the positive side.[4] Produced by Mira Lesmana, the film has received a positive response by Kalla Group.[5]

The film stars Cut Mini, Christoffer Nelwan, Tika Bravani, Indah Permatasari and Jajang C. Noer. In addition to Indonesia, Athirah also has premiered in a number of countries [6] including Vancouver International Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival[7] and Tokyo International Film Festival.[8]

Accolades

At the 36th Indonesian Film Festival, the biography-themed film won six trophy awards including Citra Award for Best Film and Citra Award for Best Leading Actress for Cut Mini.[9][10]

Cast

References

  1. Juwita, Ria (August 30, 2016). "Athirah, a new film from Riri Riza with taste of Makassar". GADIS (in Indonesian).
  2. Muezza, Yeni (August 22, 2016). "Athirah kisah ketegaran ibunda Jusuf Kalla tayang 29 September 2016". Pewarta Indonesia (in Indonesia).
  3. S, Aisha (August 23, 2016). "Athirah kisah ibunda JK diangkat ke novel dan film". Tempo (in Indonesian).
  4. Fifi, Fifi (August 25, 2016). "Athirah a film tell about Jusuf Kalla mother". Tribun Jambi (in Indonesian).
  5. Liputan 6, Liputan 6 (November 8, 2016). "Jusuf Kalla say thank you for film Athirah". Liputan 6 (in Indonesian).
  6. Wira, Nyi Nyoman (September 27, 2016). "Athirah ready for international audience". Jakarta Globe.
  7. Antara, Antara (October 12, 2016). "Indonesian Films screened at Busan International Festival". Tempo.
  8. Dian, Monica (November 4, 2016). "Indonesian film Emma popularity in Japan". Fimela (in Indonesian).
  9. Kasih Dewimerdeka, Moyang (November 7, 2016). "2016 IFF, Athirah taking six Citra trophy". Tempo (in Indonesian).
  10. ZB Simanjuntak, Tertiani (November 7, 2016). "Athirah wins big at top film festival". Jakarta Post.

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