Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku
Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku (International title: Lights from the East: I am Maluku), is an Indonesian drama film which produced by Angga Dwimas Sasongko and musician Glenn Fredly and released on June 19, 2014. The film starred by Chico Jericho, Shafira Uum, Abdurrahman Arif, and Jajang C. Noer.[1]
| Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku | |
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 Poster film | |
| Directed by | Angga Dwimas Sasongko |
| Produced by | Glenn Fredly Angga Dwimas Sasongko |
| Written by | Swastika Nohara Irfan Ramly |
| Starring | Chicco Jerikho Shafira Umm Abdurrahman Arif Burhanuddin Ohorella Aufa Assagaf Bebeto Leutually Jajang C. Noer |
| Cinematography | Robie Taswin |
| Edited by | Yoga Krispratama |
Production company | Visinema Pictures |
Release date | June 17, 2014 (premiere) June 19, 2014 |
Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Bahasa Indonesia Bahasa Ambon |
The plot of the film centers around the character of Sani Tawainella who coaches local boys in football amid the Maluku sectarian conflict between Muslims and Christians. He is gradually overcoming the challenge of putting together a team composed of young football players from both communities.
The film had won "Best Film" award at the 2014 Indonesian Film Festival and also won "Best Feature Film" award at the 2014 Maya Awards. In 2015, Showbiz Indonesia Awards awarding the film as "Movie of the Year". The film also nominated for "Favorite Film" at the 2015 Indonesian Movie Awards and "Best DVD Collection" at the 2015 Maya Awards.
Cast
- Chico Jericho as Sani Tawainella
- Shafira Uum as Haspa Umarella
- Abdurrahman Arif as Josef Matulessy
- Burhanuddin Ohorella as Alfin Tuasalamony
- Bebeto Leutually as Salim Ohorella
- Jajang C. Noer as Alfin' mother
- Glenn Fredly
- JFlow
Production process
Appointed from the real story, This film since the beginning of taking the option to present a picture of the actual conditions based on the story. Social cultural approach and the accuracy of the facts become an important element in the execution of this film.
The uniqueness of film lies in the decision to use Ambon dialogue in the whole movie and chooses Maluku talented young actors to fill the role of children there.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipients | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Indonesian Film Festival | Best Film | Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku | Won |
| Best Leading Actor | Chico Jericho | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Jajang C. Noer | Nominated | ||
| Best Adaptation Screenwriter | M. Irfan Ramli, Swastika Nohara, Angga Dwimas Sasongko | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Robie Taswin | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Yoga Krispratama | Nominated | ||
| Best Artistic Director | Yusuf Kaisuki | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound System | Satrio Budiono | Nominated | ||
| Maya Awards | Best Feature Film | Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku | Won | |
| Best Director | Angga Dwimas Sasongko | Won | ||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Chico Jericho | Won | ||
| Best Young Performer | Bebeto Leutually | Won | ||
| Best New Actress | Safira Uum | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Screenplay | M. Irfan Ramli, Swastika Nohara, Angga Dwimas Sasongko | Won | ||
| Best Theme Song | Glenn Fredly – "Tinggikan" (Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku) | Won | ||
| Best Film Score | Nikita Dompas | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Yogi Krispratama | Nominated | ||
| Arifin C Noer (Non Effectively Brief Appearance) | Norman Akyuwen | Won | ||
| 2015 | Indonesian Movie Awards | Best Actor | Chico Jericho | Won |
| Best Newcomer Actor/Actress | Bebeto Leutually | Won | ||
| Favorite Actor | Chico Jericho | Won | ||
| Favorite Newcomer Actor/Actress | Bebeto Leutually | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Soundtrack | Glenn Fredly – "Tinggikan" (Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku) | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Film | Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku | Nominated | ||
| Maya Awards | Best DVD Collection | Nominated | ||
| Showbiz Indonesia Awards | Movie of the Year | Won |