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Autobiography

Submissions for Best International Feature (Academy Awards 2024)

2022

Kevin Ardilova, Haru Sandra, Rukman Rosadi, Yusuf Mahardika ...

Drama. Thriller With his father in prison and his brother abroad for work, young Rakib works as the lone housekeeper in an empty mansion belonging to Purna, a retired general whose family Rakib’s clan have served for centuries in a rural Indonesian town. After Purna returns home to start his mayoral election campaign, Rakib bonds with the older man, who becomes a close mentor and father figure, and finds his calling as Purna’s assistant in work and ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Naman Ramachandran Variety	"A deeply personal tale informed by Mubarak's own experiences"
		Damon Wise Deadline	"[It] is a genuine discovery here, a taut and elegantly staged two-hander that transcends regional politics to make a profound comment on the state of the world today"
		Allan Hunter Screendaily	"An impressive feature debut (...) A gripping tale that marks Mubarak as a powerful new voice"
		David Katz Cineuropa	"This plot conceit is just too generic and familiar (...) The imaginative empathy he attempts to create by placing himself in a very different person’s shoes can only go so far"
		Martin Kudlac Screen Anarchy	"It's a chilling and captivating exploration of Indonesia's recent history through the story of a young man seeking purpose and approval"

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