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 |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]- Prisia Nasution as Butet Manurung
- Rukman Rosadi as Bahar
- Nyungsang Bungo as Bungo
- Nengkabau Sunting as Nengkabau
Production
[edit]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
[edit]The Jungle School was released theatrically in Indonesia on 21 November 2013.[5] It garnered 39,443 admissions during its theatrical run.[6]
Accolades
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ Shared with Tissa Biani for her performance in 3 Nafas Likas.
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Nugroho, Adi Abbas (14 October 2013). "'SOKOLA RIMBA' Film Adaptasi Ke-4 Miles Film". KapanLagi. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Mira Lesmana dan Riri Riza Syuting 'Sokola Rimba' di Pedalaman Jambi". Detik.com. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Sidik, Rian (6 November 2013). "Sokola Rimba, Sekolah Di Tengah Hutan". Hai. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "'Sokola Rimba' Tayang di Bioskop 21 November". Detik.com. 12 November 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "RISET UNPAR: Rumus Tokcer Memasarkan Kreativitas Indonesia". Bandung Bergerak. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Ini Dia Para Pemenang Piala Maya 2013". Detik.com. 22 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ 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.