Pelangi di Mars
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| Pelangi di Mars | |
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| Directed by | Upie Guava |
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| Produced by | Dendi Reynando |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Pelangi di Mars (Rainbow in Mars) is an Indonesian family science fiction film directed by Upie Guava and produced by Mahakarya Pictures.[1] Set in the future in the 2090s, the film tells the story of a child who becomes the first human born and raised on Mars.[2] Pelangi di Mars was released in Indonesian theaters on March 18, 2026, coinciding with the Eid al-Fitr holidays.[3][4][5]
The film marks Upie's feature-length directorial debut, having previously been known for his work in documentaries and music videos.[6] The production utilized Extended Reality (XR) technology and hybrid production methods that combine live-action filming with three-dimensional virtual environments.[7][8][9][10]
In the year 2090, conditions on Earth have become uninhabitable due to a clean water crisis monopolized by a corporation named Nerotex.[11] This situation forces humanity to establish colonies on Mars.[11]
The story focuses on Pelangi a 12-year-old girl with the unique status of being the first human born and raised on Mars.[11] After her mother, Pratiwi, and the rest of the human colony abandon the planet, Pelangi lives among a group of derelict robots.[11] Together with these robots, Pelangi embarks on an adventure to find a rare mineral called Zeolith Omega, which is believed to be capable of purifying water on Earth.[11]
Cast
Human characters[12]
- Messi Gusti as Pelangi
- Lutesha as Pratiwi
- Rio Dewanto as Banyu
- Livy Renata as Mirna
- Myesha Lin as young Pelangi
Robot characters[13]
- Bimo Kusumo as Batik
- Dimitri Arditya as Sulil
- Vanya Rivani as Kimchi
- Kristo Immanuel as Yoman
- Gilang Dirga as Petya
Production
Development
Director Upie Guava began research for this project in early 2020.[14][15] The film was produced by Mahakarya Pictures in collaboration with MBK Productions, with support from Produksi Film Negara (PFN), RANS Entertainment, Guava Film, DossGuavaXR Studio, and A&Z Films. The screenplay was co-written by Upie and Alim Sudio.[16][17][18]
According to producer Dendi Reynando, this project is the largest-budget production for Mahakarya Pictures to date.[19] The character Pratiwi was inspired by Pratiwi Sudarmono, an Indonesian scientist who was selected as a NASA astronaut candidate in 1985.[20][21]
Technical and filming
The filming process used a hybrid method, combining live-action footage with virtual environments.[22] Extended Reality (XR) technology was utilized to project the Martian landscape, created using Unreal Engine, onto large LED screens at the DossGuavaXR studio.[23]
The production was divided into two main phases:
- Motion capture: Conducted over 12 days to record foundational movements for the robot characters.[24]
- Live action: Conducted over 14 days for scenes involving human actors.[25]
Lead actress Messi Gusti reportedly underwent a lengthy filming process, starting from first-look shoots when she was 11 years old to post-production while she was in junior high school.[26][22] She also attended specialized workshops to learn techniques for walking in a low-gravity environment, simulating the movement of an astronaut.[27]
Release
Pelangi di Mars is scheduled to be released simultaneously in theaters across Indonesia on March 18, 2026, coinciding with the Eid al-Fitr holidays.[28]
