SAWO MATANG (2023)

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.

FESTIVAL DISTRIBUTION

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SALES

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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

SCREENINGS

Toronto International Film Festival — World Premiere 2023
Festival du nouveau cinéma — Official Selection 2023
Women Make Waves International Film Festival — Official Selection 2023
Montclair Film Festival — Official Selection 2023
San Diego Asian Film Festival — Official Selection 2023
Leeds International Film Festival — Official Selection 2023
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival — Official Selection 2023