Basri and Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy

Basri and Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy

Basri and Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy

Indonesia / Fiction / 15' / HD / Color / 2023

A husband and wife married for 5 years, own an Odong-Odong at the carnival together, spending their days entertaining and taking care of other people’s children without any of their own. Between meddling relatives, self-doubt and an explosive confrontation, they uncover why they have not been blessed with a child.

Director: Khozy Rizal

Script: Khozy Rizal

Director of Photography: Andi Moch Palaguna

Producer: John Badalu, Sue Turley

Music: Abdul Chaliq DP

Editing: Khozy Rizal

Sound: Rafiat Arya

Cast: Arham Rizky Saputra, Rezky Chiki, Hj. Sugiati, Alghifari Jasin, Alif Anggara, Sri Eka Putri, Utri Fadhilla Muslimin, Syifa Mahya, Raka Ardhinata Putra Wardhany, Raja Pricha Putra Wardhani, Siti Nur Aisyah


CV

Khozy Rizal is a filmmaker based in Makassar, Indonesia. He started making films in 2021 with the short film Makassar is a City for Football Fans, official selection at Sundance Film Festival, BFI Flare and many others. In 2023, he directed Basri & Salma in a Never-ending Comedy, world premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Basri & Salma in a Never-ending Comedy is the first Indonesian short film that is eligible to compete for Palme d’Or for short film.

Filmography

Makassar is a City for Football Fans 2021

Basri and Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy 2023

Festivals Attended & Awards

Cannes Film Festival - Short Films Competition 2023  - World Premiere

Guanajuato International Film Festival 2023, Mexico - Best International Short Fiction Award

DokuFest - International Documentary and Short Film Festival 2023, Kosovo

Anonimul International Independent Film Festival 2023, Romania

Busan International Film Festival 2023, South Korea

Calgary International Film Festival 2023, Canada

Vancouver International Film Festival 2023, Canada

Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2023, New Zealand - Best International Film Award

International Short Film Festival of Cyprus 2023

Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival 2023, Australia

SXSW Sydney 2023, Australia - Best Short Film Award

Alice nella Città 2023, Italy - Best Screenplay Award

AFI FEST Film Festival 2023, USA - Special Jury Mention for Cinematography

Jakarta Film Week 2023, Indonesia

Interfilm - International Shortfilm Festival Berlin 2023, Germany - Special Mention

Cork International Film Festival 2023, Ireland - Grand Prix International Short Award

Chilliwack Independent Film Festival 2023, Canada

QCinema 2023, Philippines

Cinemaforum Film Festival 2023, Poland

Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival 2023, Indonesia

Singapore International Film Festival 2023

Festival Séquence Court-Métrage 2023, France

Sundance Film Festival 2024, USA

London Short Film Festival 2024, UK

Minimalen Short Film Festival 2024, Norway - Special Mention

Festival du court métrage de Clermont-Ferrand 2024, France

Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2024, USA

Pragueshorts Film Festival 2024, Czech Republic

Landshut Short Film Festival 2024, Germany

Kino Pavasaris - Vilnius International Film Festival 2024, Lithuania

Festival International du Film de Fribourg 2024, Switzerland

Indie Short Film Festival 2024, USA

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