The Jungle School
| The Jungle School | |
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| File:The Jungle School.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Riri Riza |
| Written by | Riri Riza |
| Based on | Sokola Rimba by Butet Manurung |
| Produced by | Mira Lesmana |
| Starring | Prisia Nasution |
| Cinematography | Gunnar Nimpuno |
| Edited by | W. Ichwandiardono |
| Music by | Aksan Sjuman |
Production company | Miles Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
The Jungle School (Indonesian: Sokola Rimba) is a 2013 biographical drama film written and directed by Riri Riza. It follows the life of the anthropologist and educator Butet Manurung, portrayed by Prisia Nasution.
The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 21 November 2013. It won the Best Feature Film at the 2013 Maya Awards. It also received nine nominations at the 2014 Indonesian Film Festival, winning two for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Child Performer for Nengkabau Sunting.
Premise
[edit | edit source]The Jungle School follows the life of anthropologist and educator Butet Manurung who teaches Orang Rimba children living in Bukit Duabelas National Park, Jambi, to read and count.[1]
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Prisia Nasution as Butet Manurung
- Rukman Rosadi as Bahar
- Nyungsang Bungo as Bungo
- Nengkabau Sunting as Nengkabau
Production
[edit | edit source]In October 2013, it was announced Miles Films had optioned the autobiographical book Sokola Rimba by anthropologist and educator Butet Manurung.[2] Principal photography began in June 2013 and took place in Jambi.[3] More than eighty Orang Rimba people took part during the filming.[4]
Release
[edit | edit source]The Jungle School was released theatrically in Indonesia on 21 November 2013.[5] It garnered 39,443 admissions during its theatrical run.[6]
Accolades
[edit | edit source]| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Maya Awards | 21 December 2013 | Best Feature Film | The Jungle School | Won | [7] |
| Best Director | Riri Riza | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Prisia Nasution | Nominated | |||
| Best Young Performer | Nyungsang Bungo | Nominated | |||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Riri Riza | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Satrio Budiono | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Score | Aksan Sjuman | Nominated | |||
| Indonesian Film Festival | 6 December 2014 | Best Picture | Mira Lesmana | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Director | Riri Riza | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Prisia Nasution | Nominated | |||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Riri Riza | Won | |||
| Best Film Editing | W. Ichwandiardono | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Score | Aksan Sjuman | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Yusuf A. Patawari and Satrio Budiono | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Eros Eflin | Nominated | |||
| Best Child Performer | Nengkabau Sunting | Won[a] |
Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ Shared with Tissa Biani for her performance in 3 Nafas Likas.
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External links
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