| Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra | |
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| Indonesian | Gowok: Kamasutra Jawa |
| Directed by | Hanung Bramantyo |
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| Produced by | Raam Punjabi |
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| Cinematography | Satria Kurnianto |
| Edited by | Haris F. Syah |
| Music by | Krisna Purna |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
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Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra (Indonesian: Gowok: Kamasutra Jawa) is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Hanung Bramantyo. The film stars Raihaanun, Lola Amaria, Alika Jantinia, Devano Danendra, and Reza Rahadian.
The film had its world premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 2 February 2025.
Premise
editThe film follows gowok, a figure in Javanese tradition, referring to a woman who is hired to educate grooms about sexuality and the female body prior to marriage.[1]
Cast
edit- Raihaanun as Nya' Ratri
- Lola Amaria as Nya' Santi
- Alika Jantinia
- Devano Danendra
- Reza Rahadian
- Donny Damara
- Djenar Maesa Ayu
- Slamet Rahardjo Djarot
Production
editIn July 2024, it was reported that Hanung Bramantyo would direct a film about a gowok set in the 1960s, with Raihaanun, Lola Amaria and Reza Rahadian set to star.[2] It marks Amaria's first acting credit in eleven years.[3] Principal photography took place in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta.[4]
Release
editGowok: Javanese Kamasutra had its world premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 2 February 2025, competing for the VPRO Big Screen Award.[5] The film was selected at the 24th New York Asian Film Festival for its North American Premiere.[6]
Accolades
edit| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Festival Film Bandung | 31 October 2025 | Highly Commended Supporting Actress | Raihaanun | Won | [7] |
| Highly Commended Cinematography | Barmastya Bhumi Brawijaya and Satria Kurnianto | Nominated | |||
| Highly Commended Editing | Haris F. Syah and Wawan I. Wibowo | Nominated | |||
| Indonesian Film Festival | 20 November 2025 | Best Actress | Lola Amaria | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Reza Rahadian | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Raihaanun | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Hanung Bramantyo and ZZ Mulja Salih | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Haris F. Syah and Wawan I. Wibowo | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Hagai Pakan | Nominated | |||
| Best Makeup | Fardillah Evariani | Nominated | |||
| Film Pilihan Tempo | 26 January 2026 | Best Supporting Actress | Raihaanun | Nominated | [9] |
References
edit- ^ Sabandar, Switzy (23 December 2024). "Sinopsis Film Gowok: Kamasutra Jawa, Karya Terbaru Hanung Bramantyo Masuk Big Screen Competition IFFR ke-54". Liputan 6. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Tionardus, Melvina (10 July 2024). Maharani, Dian (ed.). "Hanung Bramantyo Garap Film tentang Dukun Seksual, Gowok Kamasutra Jawa". Kompas. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Tionardus, Melvina (10 July 2024). Setiawan, Tri Susanto (ed.). "Lola Amaria Kembali Berakting Setelah 11 Tahun Lewat Gowok Kamasutra Jawa". Kompas. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ Kintoko, Irwan Wahyu (10 July 2024). "Film 'Gowok Kamasutra Jawa' Syuting di Gamplong, Dibintangi Raihaanun, Lola Amaria dan Reza Rahadian". Tribun Network. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Dams, Tim (17 December 2024). "Rotterdam unveils 2025 Tiger and Big Screen competition line-ups". Screen International. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "NYAFF and FLC Announce First Highlights of the 2025 New York Asian Film Festival, July 11–27". Film at Lincoln Center. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Sukmawati, Rheina (1 November 2025). "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Festival Film Bandung 2025, Aurora Ribero dan Sheila Dara Menang Bersama". Tribunnews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ^ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2025". CNN Indonesia. 19 October 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Pribadi, Bagus (26 January 2026). "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Film Pilihan Tempo 2025". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 March 2026.
