Film 'SEPEDA PRESIDEN' Showing Today, Garin Nugroho Hopes it Can be Watched by President Jokowi

Kapanlagi.com - The film SEPEDA PRESIDEN by Garin Nugroho is now showing in all cinemas in Indonesia on December 23, 2021. This film tells the story of three Papuan children who dream of meeting President Jokowi in order to receive a bicycle gift.

So far, Garin Nugroho has not directly invited President Jokowi to watch his film. He has not yet confirmed whether there will be a joint screening event with President Jokowi. However, Garin Nugroho greatly appreciates it if President Jokowi can watch his film.

"No contact at all (with President Jokowi) but if he wants to watch it, it would be an appreciation to go to the cinema," said Garin Nugroho when met at XXI Epicentrum, South Jakarta recently.

1. Can Be Celebrated with Family

But the most important thing for Garin Nugroho right now is not whether President Jokowi will watch his film or not, but that this film can be watched and celebrated by all Indonesian families.

"If the President wants to watch, I don't know, but the most important thing is to celebrate (this film) with family," said Garin Nugroho.

2. The Most Enjoyable Film

Through this film, Garin Nugroho also wants to celebrate 40 years of working in the Indonesian film industry. He also mentioned that this film is very enjoyable because it involves children from Papua.

"This is my most enjoyable film, singing, dancing, many funny events. Celebrating 40 years with joy, it's nice to be back with children, singing, dancing," said Garin Nugroho.

"This film shows that the most important thing in a family is joy in any situation. Meeting the president is the ultimate goal and gaining knowledge along the way," he concluded.

This film stars Ariel Tatum, Sita Nursanti, Joanita Idol, and three talented and intelligent native Papua children known as 'The Papua Kids' consisting of Arnol Aner Asmuruf, Dede Ramandei, and Elias F. Padwa.

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