Yohanna (film)

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Directed byRazka Robby Ertanto
Written byRazka Robby Ertanto
Produced by
  • Razka Robby Ertanto
  • Denis Krupnov
StarringLaura Basuki
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 and directed by Razka Robby Ertanto. It stars Laura Basuki in 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.

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 as Alis
  • Iqua Tahlequa as Malu
  • Videlis Siprianus Diki as Victor
  • Jajang C. Noer as head sister

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]

Accolades

References

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