Interesting Facts about the Film 'BUDI PEKERTI' Featured at the Toronto Film Festival, Included in the Discovery Program alongside Director 'OPPENHEIMER'

Kapanlagi.com - Indonesian film achievements continue to shine in the eyes of the international world with the presence of the highly anticipated latest film at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023. The film Budi Pekerti, directed by talented young talent Wregas Bhanuteja, is ready to captivate international audiences with its dramatic story.

This latest film by Wregas Bhanuteja tells the story of a BK teacher who went viral on social media after a dispute with a market visitor. The video of the dispute spread and the teacher was criticized by netizens. He experienced digital bullying as he was deemed to not reflect the character of a teacher, and even faced other accusations that threatened his job.

From the film's storyline, cinematography to the acting abilities of the actors, the film Budi Pekerti reflects the existence of Indonesian-produced films that are gaining recognition on the international stage. Directed by Wregas Bhanuteja, this film is not only screened at the Toronto Film Festival but also brings several interesting facts that we should know. Let's discuss the interesting facts about the screening of Budi Pekerti at TIFF 2023.

1. Tempting International Title

Budi Pekerti Film Poster (credit: instagram.com/filmbudipekerti/)

This film entered TIFF 2023 with a tempting international title, namely "Andragogy." In the country, we know it as "Budi Pekerti." This title change reflects efforts to market this film on the international stage. Meanwhile, the name "Andragogy" was chosen as the international title of the film because the meaning of the word Androgogy is the learning process that involves adults in the structure of learning experiences. With this meaning, the word is still connected to the story premise as well as the original title Budi Pekerti.

2. Being Part of the Discovery Program

Film Budi Pekerti Image on TIFF Website under Discovery category (credit: instagram.com/filmbudipekerti/)

The film Budi Pekerti is also included in the Discovery program at TIFF 2023. This Discovery program is specifically dedicated to appreciating the first or second works of directors who are considered visionaries in the film world, including famous figures such as Christopher Nolan, Yorgos Lanthimos, and others. This is a perfect platform for Wregas Bhanuteja to showcase his talent and creativity at the international level.

3. Screened More Than Once

Film Budi Pekerti Screening Portrait at TIFF (credit: instagram.com/filmbudipekerti/)

The film Budi Pekerti will not only be screened once at TIFF 2023. Audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy this work more than twice. First, the film will be shown to the public on September 9, 2023, and then on September 10, 2023, for journalists and those involved in the film industry.

4. Film Budi Pekerti Inspired by the Story of the Virtual World

Portrait of Ine Febriyanti in the movie Budi Pekerti (credit: instagram.com/filmbudipekerti/)

After the success of Wregas Bhanuteja with the film Penyalin Cahaya which raises the issue of sexual harassment, the talented director is now returning with another social issue theme. This time, Wregas tackles the issue of cyberbullying which is currently rampant in Indonesian society. The film's synopsis tells the story of a BK teacher's family whose video of their argument goes viral on the internet. As a result, everyone condemns the teacher's family. Stories like this are certainly very close to Indonesian society, as most internet users in Indonesia are known to be less friendly in the virtual world.

5. Teaser Launch Increases Enthusiasm

Tomorrow's Teaser Poster for Budi Pekerti (credit: instagram.com/filmbudipekerti/)

As part of the preparation for TIFF, the Budi Pekerti team launched the teaser trailer for this film. This teaser shows key moments in the story, arousing curiosity among viewers about the story that will be presented in this film. With a strong emotional touch, this teaser has successfully generated enthusiasm since its first release.

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