24 Hours with Gaspar is a 2023 Indonesian crime drama film directed by Yosep Anggi Noen, based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Sabda Armandio. The film stars Reza Rahadian as the titular character, a detective who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his childhood friend in the last day of his life.[1]
During the Visinema Week in 2021 which showcased upcoming production of the company, it was revealed that the novel 24 Hours with Gaspar would be adapted into a film with Noen set to direct.[2] In 2022, the production received the CJ ENM Award at the Asian Project Market, resulting in the acquisition of $10,000 in funding.[3][4] In an interview with Deadline, Noen revealed that he was approached himself by the founder of Visinema Pictures, Angga Dwimas Sasongko to direct the adaptation.[5]
The film was scheduled to be screened in Indonesian cinemas in 2024.[9] However, the plan was scrapped as Netflix acquired its distribution rights, releasing it on 14 March 2024.[10]
Reception
Critical response
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Allan Hunter of Screen Daily described the film as "stylishly executed", but criticized that it "could use a bit more clarity" in its narrative.[11]
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