SAWO MATANG (2023)
NARRATIVE
21 MIN
NARRATIVE
21 MIN
In a post-New Order Jakarta, Native Indonesians (Pribumi) are legalized to perform the black magic ritual “Babi Ngepet” to balance their economy against Chinese Indonesians. When Kai, a Chinese Indonesian boy, needs money for university, he asks his best friend Nala, a Pribumi girl, to perform the ritual for him.
CAST AND CREW
Starring
Anne Yasmine (Nala), Yesaya Mishael (Kai), Dwynna Win (Linda), Anastasia Audrey (Vivi)
Writer/Director — Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto
Producers — Matthew Daniel Herst, Annisa Adjam
Cinematographer — Janice Angelica, Bing Bang
Sound Design — Lionel Judy
Production Designer — Amy Fitria Siddharta
Composer — Gahàraíden Soetansyah
Editor — Maziyar Khatam
Costumes — Michelle Carolina
Hair and Make Up — Lise Sindia
Producers — Matthew Daniel Herst, Annisa Adjam
Cinematographer — Janice Angelica, Bing Bang
Sound Design — Lionel Judy
Production Designer — Amy Fitria Siddharta
Composer — Gahàraíden Soetansyah
Editor — Maziyar Khatam
Costumes — Michelle Carolina
Hair and Make Up — Lise Sindia
SCREENINGS
- Toronto International Film Festival — World Premiere 2023
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Festival du nouveau cinéma — Official Selection 2023
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Women Make Waves International Film Festival — Official Selection 2023
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Montclair Film Festival — Official Selection 2023
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San Diego Asian Film Festival — Official Selection 2023
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Leeds International Film Festival — Official Selection 2023
- Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival — Official Selection 2023









