The Jungle School

The Jungle School
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	21 November 2013 (2013-11-21) (Indonesia)
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

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

• Prisia Nasution as Butet Manurung
• Rukman Rosadi as Bahar
• Nyungsang Bungo as Bungo
• Nengkabau Sunting as Nengkabau

Production

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

The Jungle School was released theatrically in Indonesia on 21 November 2013.[5] It garnered 39,443 admissions during its theatrical run.[6]

Accolades

Award / Film Festival	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
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

1. Shared with Tissa Biani for her performance in 3 Nafas Likas.

References

1. Sirait, Jogi (23 November 2013). "Sokola Rimba, Sebuah Potret Kekuatan Perempuan Bangkitkan Anak Rimba". Mongabay. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
2. Nugroho, Adi Abbas (14 October 2013). "'SOKOLA RIMBA' Film Adaptasi Ke-4 Miles Film". KapanLagi. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
3. "Mira Lesmana dan Riri Riza Syuting 'Sokola Rimba' di Pedalaman Jambi". Detik.com. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
4. Sidik, Rian (6 November 2013). "Sokola Rimba, Sekolah Di Tengah Hutan". Hai. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
5. "'Sokola Rimba' Tayang di Bioskop 21 November". Detik.com. 12 November 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
6. "RISET UNPAR: Rumus Tokcer Memasarkan Kreativitas Indonesia". Bandung Bergerak. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
7. "Ini Dia Para Pemenang Piala Maya 2013". Detik.com. 22 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
8. Anggraini, Wulan Noviarina (8 December 2014). "Daftar Nominasi dan Pemenang Piala Citra FFI 2014". KapanLagi. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2024.

External links

• The Jungle School at IMDb