Yohanna (film)

Yohanna
Film poster
Directed byRazka Robby Ertanto
Written byRazka Robby Ertanto
Produced by
  • Razka Robby Ertanto
  • Denis Krupnov
StarringLaura Basuki
CinematographyOdyssey Flores
Edited byDiego Marx Dobles
Music byChristopher Barnett
Production
companies
  • REASON8
  • Summerland
  • Pilgrim Film
Release date
Running time
85 minutes
Countries
  • Indonesia
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
LanguageIndonesian

Yohanna is a 2024 international co-produced drama film written, directed, and produced by Razka Robby Ertanto. It stars Laura Basuki as the titular role.

It had world premiere at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on 29 January 2024, competing for the VPRO Big Screen Award.

Premise

Yohanna, a young nun, gets drawn into the underworld of child labour in Sumba. It restores her faith and purpose of life.[1]

Cast

  • Laura Basuki as Yohanna
  • Kirana Putri Grasela
  • Videlis Siprianus Diki
  • Iqua Tahlequa

Production

The principal photography took place in Sumba, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia and wrapped in May 2022.[2] Ertanto conceived the idea of Yohanna after being saddened to see child laborers in a visit to Sumba.[3]

Release

Yohanna had its world premiere at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on 29 January 2024 during the Big Screen section, competing for the VPRO Big Screen Award.[4]

References

  1. ^ Vrida, Alaya (21 December 2023). Zakaria, Indra (ed.). "Sinopsis Film Yohanna, Bakal Tayang di Festival Film Rotterdam 2024" [Film synopsis of Yohanna, set to premiere at the 2024 International Festival Film Rotterdam]. IDN Times. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  2. ^ Tabbara, Mona (31 May 2022). "Reason8's 'Yohanna' starring Berlinale award-winner Laura Basuki wraps shoot (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  3. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (24 January 2024). "Laura Basuki, Robby Ertanto on Rotterdam Title 'Yohanna' Where Child Labor and Faith Collide, Teaser Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  4. ^ Kudláč, Martin (18 December 2023). "IFFR unveils its 2024 line-up". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 9 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.