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.
Premise Yohanna, a young nun, gets drawn into the underworld of child labour in Sumba. It restores her faith and purpose of life.
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. Ertanto conceived the idea of Yohanna after being saddened to see child laborers in a visit to Sumba.
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.
Accolades Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result International Film Festival Rotterdam 4 February 2024 Big Screen AwardRazka Robby Ertanto Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival7 December 2024 Indonesian Screen Award for Best Film Indonesian Screen Award for Best Directing Indonesian Screen Award for Best Storytelling Indonesian Screen Award for Best Performance Laura Basuki, Kirana Putri Grasela and Iqua Tahlequa Indonesian Screen Award for Best Cinematography Odyssey Flores Film Pilihan Tempo5 February 2025 Film Pilihan Tempo Yohanna Best DirectorRazka Robby Ertanto Best Screenplay Best Actress Laura Basuki
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