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Devano Danendra Claims He Received His First Sex Education from the Movie 'GOWOK', Just Realized It's Not Just a Physical Activity

Devano Danendra Claims He Received His First Sex Education from the Movie 'GOWOK', Just Realized It's Not Just a Physical Activity

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Devano Danendra Claims He Received His First Sex Education from the Movie 'GOWOK', Just Realized It's Not Just a Physical Activity

The film GOWOK: Kamasutra Jawa by Hanung Bramantyo is not only a new acting project for Devano Danendra, but also an experience that broadens his perspective on sex education. This film, which highlights the traditional gowok practice in Java, is, according to Devano, very different from most films, especially in terms of structured sexual education.

The film GOWOK: Kamasutra Jawa will be released in Indonesian cinemas on June 5, 2025. Previously, it was screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025 and released its trailer on May 6, 2025. By addressing ancient traditions surrounding sexual education before marriage, this film presents many challenges for its cast, including Devano.

“First of all, I want to thank Mr. Ram, Mr. Hanung, for giving me the opportunity to act in the film Gowok Kamasutra Jawa, because honestly, this film is not only an extraordinary story but also teaches me to understand more about sex,” said Devano when met at Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta, on Monday (May 26, 2025). Here are the details.

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As a young generation, Devano admits that he feels he received inadequate sexual education during his school years. This makes him appreciate the educational value in the film GOWOK that he starred in.

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“Because for me (being teased) because to be honest, during my school years I rarely received proper sex education. In Gowok Kamasutra Jawa, it turns out to be one of the forgotten histories in Indonesia, right,” he said.

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Devano also realizes that sexual relationships are not just physical activities, but have emotional and technical dimensions that need to be studied. He mentions that his experience in this film opened a new perspective on the meaning of intimate relationships.

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“It turns out that sex is not just about sex, but there are ways, there are steps to do it, to romanticize it, right haha,” he added while laughing.

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The film GOWOK is set between 1955 and 1965, telling the story of a woman named Nyai Santi who becomes a gowok or traditional sex teacher for prospective grooms. This tradition is believed to create harmony in the household.

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In this film, Devano acts alongside big names such as Reza Rahadian, Raihaanun, Lola Amaria, and Slamet Rahardjo. He feels fortunate to be involved in a project that he believes is rich in cultural and educational content.

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By raising a theme that is rarely addressed openly in Indonesian cinema, Devano hopes this film can trigger positive discussions about the importance of accurate and historical sexual education.