“It’s a big time for us,” said Indonesian filmmaker Makbul Mubarak, whose debut feature has just premiered in the Orizzonti section of the 79th La Biennale di Venezia and is currently being showcased in Toronto. After Edwin, Kamila Andini, and Mouly Sourya, Mubarak is another Indonesian filmmaker whose presence at the international festival was well-noted and his “Autobiography” was granted a Fipresci award. Mubarak, formerly an established film critic and a director of two short films, prepared his “Autobiography” through a formula that many seem to follow these days. With the opening credits of the film, what lights up is a number of co-production projects and script labs – including the one in Torino – friendly reminding of the international nature of the project.
Indeed, the co-production opportunities seem to be on the rise for Indonesia – after the international successes of the aforementioned filmmakers, there is definitely a possibility window for...
Indeed, the co-production opportunities seem to be on the rise for Indonesia – after the international successes of the aforementioned filmmakers, there is definitely a possibility window for...
- 9/15/2022
- by Lukasz Mankowski
- AsianMoviePulse
Forget the overly poetic title, Makbul Mubarak’s terrific Indonesian thriller Autobiography — which premieres in the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons section — 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.
American arthouse audiences should be especially receptive to its riveting portrayal of a charismatic candidate running for mayoral office whose populist image masks a very fragile ego and a desire to maintain absolute power at any cost.
The story unfolds from the viewpoint of Rakib (Kevin Ardilova), the young caretaker of an empty mansion owned by Purna (Arswendy Bening Swara), a retired general. Rakib’s family has been in service to Purna’s ancestors for generations, but, with his father in prison and his brother abroad, he’s the last of his clan to be forced into subservience.
When Purna suddenly...
American arthouse audiences should be especially receptive to its riveting portrayal of a charismatic candidate running for mayoral office whose populist image masks a very fragile ego and a desire to maintain absolute power at any cost.
The story unfolds from the viewpoint of Rakib (Kevin Ardilova), the young caretaker of an empty mansion owned by Purna (Arswendy Bening Swara), a retired general. Rakib’s family has been in service to Purna’s ancestors for generations, but, with his father in prison and his brother abroad, he’s the last of his clan to be forced into subservience.
When Purna suddenly...
- 9/3/2022
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
Makbul Mubarak is a former film critic turned filmmaker, who has shot several acclaimed shorts before “Autobiography”, his feature debut which is premiering today in the Orrizonti section of Venice. Mubarak grew up in Indonesia during the latter days of the dictatorship, which lasted from 1966-1998, and describes the film as an“emotional investigation” into his childhood.
Autobiogarphy is screening at Venice International Film Festival
Rakib, a young man, is living on his own, as his father is in prison and his brother abroad for work. Eventually, Purna, a retired general whose family Rakib’s clan have served for centuries in a rural Indonesian town, comes to him and essentially forces him to be his assistant, living with him in his mansion, driving him around as he is campaigning for the next election, and doing whatever deed the older man assigns. An initially reluctant Rakim finds himself more and more attached to Purna,...
Autobiogarphy is screening at Venice International Film Festival
Rakib, a young man, is living on his own, as his father is in prison and his brother abroad for work. Eventually, Purna, a retired general whose family Rakib’s clan have served for centuries in a rural Indonesian town, comes to him and essentially forces him to be his assistant, living with him in his mansion, driving him around as he is campaigning for the next election, and doing whatever deed the older man assigns. An initially reluctant Rakim finds himself more and more attached to Purna,...
- 9/3/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Feature debutant Makbul Mubarak’s “Autobiography,” which premieres in Venice’s Horizons strand on Saturday, is a deeply personal tale informed by his own experiences.
The film, which is being sold by Alpha Violet, follows young Rakib (Kevin Ardilova), whose father is in prison and whose brother works abroad. He works as the housekeeper in a mansion in a rural Indonesian town belonging to retired general Purna (Arswendy Bening Swara). Purna returns to the town to start his mayoral election campaign and Rakib, whose clan has worked for the general’s family for centuries, serves as his assistant. An act of vandalism during the campaign triggers an escalating chain of violence.
Mubarak, formerly a film critic, made several acclaimed shorts before embarking on the aptly titled “Autobiography,” which he describes an “emotional investigation” into his childhood. He grew up in Indonesia during the latter days of the dictatorship, which lasted...
The film, which is being sold by Alpha Violet, follows young Rakib (Kevin Ardilova), whose father is in prison and whose brother works abroad. He works as the housekeeper in a mansion in a rural Indonesian town belonging to retired general Purna (Arswendy Bening Swara). Purna returns to the town to start his mayoral election campaign and Rakib, whose clan has worked for the general’s family for centuries, serves as his assistant. An act of vandalism during the campaign triggers an escalating chain of violence.
Mubarak, formerly a film critic, made several acclaimed shorts before embarking on the aptly titled “Autobiography,” which he describes an “emotional investigation” into his childhood. He grew up in Indonesia during the latter days of the dictatorship, which lasted...
- 9/3/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Indonesia’s Makbul Mubarak is making quite a splash with his debut feature “Autobiography,” which is world premiering at Venice’s Horizons strand and then playing at Toronto’s Contemporary World Cinema section.
The film, which examines the effects of Indonesia’s military dictatorship on the country’s youth, follows a young man torn between loyalty and justice who confronts the truth of his father figure — a retired general — that may destroy them both.
Mubarak, film critic-turned-filmmaker and a Berlinale Talents and Asian Film Academy alumni, previously directed acclaimed short films “The Dog’s Lullaby” (2016), “Malediction” (2017) and “A Plastic Cup of Tea Before Her” (2018).
The cast includes Kevin Ardilova, Arswendy Bening Swara, Yusuf Mahardika, Lukman Sardi and Haru Sandra.
” ‘Autobiography’ is a story very specific to Indonesia because it addresses the legacy of our history, but at the same time, it also addresses the world we are co-existing in now: the heavy price of ignorance,...
The film, which examines the effects of Indonesia’s military dictatorship on the country’s youth, follows a young man torn between loyalty and justice who confronts the truth of his father figure — a retired general — that may destroy them both.
Mubarak, film critic-turned-filmmaker and a Berlinale Talents and Asian Film Academy alumni, previously directed acclaimed short films “The Dog’s Lullaby” (2016), “Malediction” (2017) and “A Plastic Cup of Tea Before Her” (2018).
The cast includes Kevin Ardilova, Arswendy Bening Swara, Yusuf Mahardika, Lukman Sardi and Haru Sandra.
” ‘Autobiography’ is a story very specific to Indonesia because it addresses the legacy of our history, but at the same time, it also addresses the world we are co-existing in now: the heavy price of ignorance,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Debut feature for Indonesian director Makbul Mubarak.
Paris-based sales agent Alpha Violet has boarded worldwide sales rights to Autobiography, the debut feature of Indonesian director Makbul Mubarak, which has today been selected for Venice Film Festival’s Horizons strand.
Alpha Violet acquired the rights from Indonesian producers KawanKawan Media.
The film centres on a young man working as a housekeeper in an empty mansion. When its owner returns to start his mayoral election campaign, the young man bonds with him and defends him when his campaign is vandalised, setting off a chain of violence.
Autobiography has participated in multiple prestigious international labs,...
Paris-based sales agent Alpha Violet has boarded worldwide sales rights to Autobiography, the debut feature of Indonesian director Makbul Mubarak, which has today been selected for Venice Film Festival’s Horizons strand.
Alpha Violet acquired the rights from Indonesian producers KawanKawan Media.
The film centres on a young man working as a housekeeper in an empty mansion. When its owner returns to start his mayoral election campaign, the young man bonds with him and defends him when his campaign is vandalised, setting off a chain of violence.
Autobiography has participated in multiple prestigious international labs,...
- 7/26/2022
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Ankit Tiwari is on a new high after his compositions for the forthcoming film; Tum Bin 2 has garnered widespread appreciation. The singer-composer revealed that he spent over a year creating music for Anubhav Sinha’s romantic drama, which has been produced by Bhushan Kumar.
Apart from the title track, which he sang, Ankit is all praises for Ishq Mubarak, sung by Arijit Singh, and Rekha Bhardwaj’s Teri Fariyaad. He says that he was especially thrilled when superstar Shah Rukh Khan praised the film’s music especially Teri Fariyaad on social media.
Ankit said, “I am grateful to Bhushanji and Anubhav sir for giving me this opportunity. Recreating Jagjit Singh’s Koi Fariyaad was a daunting task, but I am glad that the song has been liked by people.”
Starring actress Neha Sharma and debutantes Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati, Tum Bin 2 is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar...
Apart from the title track, which he sang, Ankit is all praises for Ishq Mubarak, sung by Arijit Singh, and Rekha Bhardwaj’s Teri Fariyaad. He says that he was especially thrilled when superstar Shah Rukh Khan praised the film’s music especially Teri Fariyaad on social media.
Ankit said, “I am grateful to Bhushanji and Anubhav sir for giving me this opportunity. Recreating Jagjit Singh’s Koi Fariyaad was a daunting task, but I am glad that the song has been liked by people.”
Starring actress Neha Sharma and debutantes Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati, Tum Bin 2 is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar...
- 11/17/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
After recreating the Jagjit Singh ghazal as Teri Fariyaad with vocals by singer Rekha Bhardwaj, comes another lilting number from Tum Bin 2. Composed by Ankit Tiwari, Ishq Mubarak has been sung by Arijit Singh.
The second installment of the 2001 film Tum Bin franchise is written and directed by Anubhav Sinha and jointly produced by Sinha and Bhushan Kumar of T-Series.
Shot in the aesthetic landscape of Scotland, Tum Bin 2 stars Neha Sharma, Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati and will hit the cinema screens on November 18.
Watch the video song of Ishq Mubarak here:
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The second installment of the 2001 film Tum Bin franchise is written and directed by Anubhav Sinha and jointly produced by Sinha and Bhushan Kumar of T-Series.
Shot in the aesthetic landscape of Scotland, Tum Bin 2 stars Neha Sharma, Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati and will hit the cinema screens on November 18.
Watch the video song of Ishq Mubarak here:
The post The timeless Ishq Mubarak by soul sensation Arijit Singh appeared first on BollySpice.com.
- 11/4/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
He is a 19 year old British boy band member and international star, famous for his singing, dancing, good looks -- and now for his religion.
Zayn Malik, of One Direction, has recently been accused of using social media "to proselytize Islam to his primarily female fans around the world."
Conservative political commentator and radio talk show host Debbie Schlussel wrote on her website that Malik is purposely using his power to convert young girls to Islam.
"He’s no dummy. He knows the power he has over these mindless girls and is using that influence to preach the Islamic faith to them and try to convert them. It’s dangerous. And there’s a reason he tweeted that he didn’t have a girlfriend on the same day he tweeted Islamic preaching. Hey, if you convert to Islam, you can be my girltoy."
Her evidence?
Tweets from last August in...
Zayn Malik, of One Direction, has recently been accused of using social media "to proselytize Islam to his primarily female fans around the world."
Conservative political commentator and radio talk show host Debbie Schlussel wrote on her website that Malik is purposely using his power to convert young girls to Islam.
"He’s no dummy. He knows the power he has over these mindless girls and is using that influence to preach the Islamic faith to them and try to convert them. It’s dangerous. And there’s a reason he tweeted that he didn’t have a girlfriend on the same day he tweeted Islamic preaching. Hey, if you convert to Islam, you can be my girltoy."
Her evidence?
Tweets from last August in...
- 6/19/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
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