Crocodile Tears (Indonesian: Air Mata Buaya) is a 2024 coming-of-age thriller film directed and written by Tumpal Tampubolon in his directorial debut. It stars Yusuf Mahardika, Zulfa Maharani, and Marissa Anita.
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| Indonesian | Air Mata Buaya |
| Directed by | Tumpal Tampubolon |
| Written by | Tumpal Tampubolon |
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| Cinematography | Teck Siang Lim |
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| Music by | Kin Leonn |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
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| Language | Indonesian |
The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on 9 September 2024. It received five nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Picture.
Premise
editThe life of Johan and his overbearing mother on a crocodile farm shifts after he falls in love with Arumi.[1]
Cast
edit- Yusuf Mahardika as Johan
- Zulfa Maharani as Arumi
- Marissa Anita as Mama
Production
editThe idea for Crocodile Tears was conceived in 2018, beginning with its participation at the Southeast Asian Fiction Film Lab.[2] The project was selected to participate at the 2019 TorinoFilmLab and La Fabrique Cinéma de l'Institut français.[3][4] In 2020, Marahimin and Tampubolon presented the project at the Berlinale Talents Project Market.[5]
In March 2024, it was announced that Cercamon acquired the film's worldwide rights.[6]
Release
editCrocodile Tears had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on 9 September 2024 during the Centrepiece program.[7] It had its Asian premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival during A Window on Asian Cinema section.[8] It competed for the Sutherland Trophy at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival.[9]
Accolades
edit| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| BFI London Film Festival | 20 October 2024 | Sutherland Trophy | Tumpal Tampubolon | Pending | [9] |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 20 November 2024 | Best Picture | Mandy Marahimin | Pending | [10] |
| Best Director | Tumpal Tampubolon | Pending | |||
| Best Actress | Marissa Anita | Pending | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Zulfa Maharani | Pending | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Tumpal Tampubolon | Pending |
References
edit- ^ Marvela, ed. (10 September 2024). "Crocodile Tears Karya Sutradara Tumpal Tampubolon Tayang Perdana di TIFF 2024". Tempo. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (6 September 2024). "'Crocodile Tears' Snaps Up Toronto Premiere: Indonesian Filmmaker Tumpal Tampubolon's Family Drama Bares Its Teeth, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Masuk TorinoFilmLab, Film Indonesia Crocodile Tears Bersanding dengan 9 Negara Lain". Gatra. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Crocodile Tears Masuk Ajang La Fabrique Cinéma de l'Institut Français 2019". Tribun Network. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Gollmer, Anggatira (27 February 2020). "Menjelajahi Pasar Film Berlinale". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (12 March 2024). "Anthony Chen-Produced Indonesian Film 'Crocodile Tears' Boarded by Dubai-Based Cercamon at FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (6 August 2024). "TIFF Centrepiece Lineup Includes Works By Steven Soderbergh, Erin Lee Carr & Mohammad Rasoulof". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ Anggoro, Donny (9 September 2024). "Film 'Crocodile Tears' Siap Berlaga di Toronto, Busan dan London Film Festival". Tinemu. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ a b Szalai, Georg (4 September 2024). "London Film Fest Unveils Full Program, Including Doc and First Feature Competition Lineups, Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2024". CNN Indonesia. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.