Haji Backpacker
Haji Backpacker is a 2014 Indonesian film directed by Danial Rifki and released on October 2, 2014. The film, based on the novel of the same name by Aguk Irawan, stars Abimana Aryasatya, Dewi Sandra, Laudya Cynthia Bella, Laura Basuki, Pipik Dian Irawati, Ray Sahetapy, Dion Wiyoko, and Kenes Andari.[1]
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Danial Rifki |
| Produced by | HB Naveen Frederica |
| Written by | Jujur Prananto Danial Rifki |
| Based on | Haji Backpacker by Aguk Irawan |
| Starring | Abimana Aryasatya Dewi Sandra Laudya Cynthia Bella Laura Basuki Pipik Dian Irawati Ray Sahetapy Dion Wiyoko Kenes Andari Fita A. Ilham |
| Music by | Indra Q |
| Cinematography | Yoyok Budi Santoso |
| Edited by | Andi Mamo |
Production company | Falcon Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian English |
Cast
- Abimana Aryasatya as Mada
- Dewi Sandra as Sophia
- Laudya Cynthia Bella as Mariani/Marbel
- Laura Basuki as Su Chun
- Pipik Dian Irawati as Mada's mother
- Ray Sahetapy as Mada's father
- HB Naveen as interrogator
- Dion Wiyoko
- Kenes Andari
Filming process
This film that just do filming in five countries in Asia: China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, India, and Iran, has now finally returned to Indonesia to continue the process of shooting at several places in the country. Many stories came when film director, Danial Rifki, was filmed in five countries.[2]
Filming in 5 different countries is not easy, a lot of processes that must be passed. One of them is a permit filming, but it can be passed by Haji Backpacker' team.[2]
This film hereafter heading 3 final destination: Vietnam, Tibet, and Nepal, to complete the process of shooting.[2]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipients | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Indonesian Film Festival | Best Leading Actor | Abimana Aryasatya | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Laura Basuki | Nominated | ||
| Maya Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Laura Basuki | Nominated | |
| Best Costume Design | Quartini Sari & Judith Tedjamulja | Nominated | ||
| Arifin C. Noer Award (Non Effectively Brief Appearance) | Laudya Cynthia Bella | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Indonesian Movie Awards | Best Actor | Abimana Aryasatya | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Laura Basuki | Won | ||
| Best Newcomer Actor/Actress | HB Naveen | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Actor | Abimana Aryasatya | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Newcomer Actor/Actress | HB Naveen | Nominated |
References
- Tampubolon, David (October 4, 2014). "'Haji Backpacker': An enchantingly dark tale about the search for God". thejakartapost.com. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- Deri, Deni (May 29, 2014). "Cerita Film Haji Backpacker Yang Syuting di 5 Negara Asia". Cinema XXI. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
External links
- Haji Backpacker on Facebook
- Haji Backpacker on twitter
- Haji Backpacker on metrotvnews.com