Ali Topan

Ali Topan
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Sidharta Tata
Screenplay by	Ifan Ismail Sidharta Tata
Based on	Ali Topan Anak Jalanan by Teguh Esha
Produced by	Tersi Eva Ranti
Starring	Jefri Nichol Lutesha Omara Esteghlal Reza Hilman Bebeto Leutualy
Cinematography	Ujel Bausad
Edited by	Ahmad Fesdi Anggoro
Music by	Abel Huray
Production companies	Visinema Pictures Legacy Pictures Kebon Studio
Release dates	7 October 2023 (2023-10-07) (Busan) 14 February 2024 (2024-02-14) (Indonesia)
Running time	115 minutes
Country	Indonesia
Language	Indonesian

Ali Topan is a 2023 road romantic drama film directed and written by Sidharta Tata, based on the 1977 novel Ali Topan Anak Jalanan by Teguh Esha. The film stars Jefri Nichol in the titular role, alongside Lutesha, Omara Esteghlal, Reza Hilman, and Bebeto Leutualy.

The film had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023. It was released theatrically in Indonesia on 14 February 2024.

Premise

Ali Topan and Anna Karenina fall in love with each other, but their relationship is strongly opposed by Anna's parents. Then, Ali and Anna decides to go on an adventure together through the cross-city roads of Java as an act of rebellion.[1]

Cast

• Jefri Nichol as Ali Topan
• Lutesha as Anna Karenina
• Reza Hilman as Dudung
• Omara Esteghlal as Bobby
• Bebeto Leutualy as Gevaert

Production

In February 2023, it was announced that Visinema Pictures had optioned the 1977 novel Ali Topan Anak Jalanan which was adapted into a feature film of the same name in the same year. It was announced alongside the cast, with Jefri Nichol and Lutesha attached to star as the main characters, Ali Topan and Anna Karenina.[2] Principal photography took place in March 2023 in Jakarta, around Central Java, and Yogyakarta.[3]

Release

Ali Topan had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023, during A Window On Asian Cinema section.[4] It was also screened at the 18th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival, competing for the Indonesian Screen Awards.[5] The film was released theatrically in Indonesia on 14 February 2024.[6] It garnered 59,474 admissions during its theatrical run.[7]

References

1. Rantung, Revi C. (3 January 2024). Pangerang, Andi Muttya Keteng (ed.). "Daftar Pemain dan Sinopsis Film Ali Topan". Kompas. Archived from the original on 10 January 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
2. Nurrijal, Muhammad Ahsan (28 February 2023). "Jefri Nichol dan Lutesha Bintangi Film Ali Topan Versi Modern". Detik.com. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
3. "Mulai syuting Maret 2023, Jefri Nichol dan Lutesha bintangi film Ali Topan". Antara. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
4. Setiawanty, Intan (2 October 2023). "15 Film Indonesia akan Tayang di Busan International Film Festival 2023". Tempo. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
5. Lova, Cynthia (23 November 2023). Kistyarini (ed.). "Ali Topan Versi Jefri Nichol Akan Tayang Perdana di JAFF 2023". Kompas. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
6. Fahky, Adimas Raditya (13 February 2024). Ferdinan, Yuniardi (ed.). "Film "Ali Topan" ditayangkan mulai 14 Februari 2024". Antara. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
7. "Ali Topan". Cinepoint. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.

External links

• Ali Topan at IMDb