Not Just a Musician, Here are 3 Films that Glenn Fredly Once Produced

Kapanlagi.com - Glenn Fredly is a singer and songwriter who has been in the industry for 25 years. He has created many songs such as Januari, Terserah, Kasih putih, and Sekali Ini Saja. Not only a singer and songwriter, Glenn also had films that he produced himself.

Glenn has been involved in the making of Indonesian films several times and has produced 3 feature films that are full of meaning and significance in each of them. According to various sources, here are the 4 films that were the works of Glenn Fredly during his lifetime.

1. 'LIGHT FROM THE EAST: BETA MALUKU'

Chicco Jerikho (credit: © KapanLagi.com)

The first work produced directly by Glenn Fredly is a film titled LIGHT FROM THE EAST: BETA MALUKU in 2014. Glenn collaborated with Angga Dwimas Sasongko who was the director of the film. Not only being a producer, Glenn also participated as an actor in the film LIGHT FROM THE EAST: BETA MALUKU.

This film tells the story of diversity in the homeland, especially the life story in Maluku. We know that Glenn cares deeply and pays great attention to the eastern region of Indonesia, he also provides a lot of support and beautiful words about how the eastern region is an integral part of Indonesia.

In the film, Sani Tawainella played by Chicco Jericho wants to save the people in his village from religious conflict in Ambon through soccer. This film will make us feel emotional and proud of the differences that Indonesia possesses.

In addition to being a player and producer, it is also known that the soundtrack in the film LIGHT FROM THE EAST: BETA MALUKU is filled by Glenn Fredly with the song title Tinggikan.

2. 'FILOSOFI KOPI'

Chicco Jerikho, Rio Dewanto, Julie Estelle (credit: © KapanLagi.com)

The next film produced directly by Glenn Fredly is FILOSOFI KOPI. This film, which provides many sweet words and a story about peace with the past through coffee, has attracted a lot of public attention in 2015.

This film tells the story of two friends named Ben, played by Chicco Jerikho, and Jody, played by Rio Dewanto, who are looking for a way to make the best coffee in Indonesia. This film also provides insights into Indonesian coffee.

FILOSOFI KOPI has also received many awards, including at the Bandung Film Festival, Indonesian Film Appreciation, and the Indonesian Film Festival. The total number of awards received by the film FILOSOFI KOPI is 10 awards in various categories.

3. 'LOVE LETTER FROM PRAGUE'

Julie Estelle, Tio Pakusadewo (credit: www.imdb.com)

Glenn Fredly's last work as a producer was a film titled LOVE LETTER FROM PRAGUE in 2016. This film starred Julie Estelle, Rio Dewanto, and two senior artists, Tio Pakusadewo and Widyawati. The film was inspired by the story of Indonesian students who couldn't return due to the political situation in 1966.

The film LOVE LETTER FROM PRAGUE tells the story of Larasati, played by Julie Estelle, who meets her mother's former fiancé named Jaya, played by senior artist Tio Pakusadewo, in Prague, Czech Republic. The film also depicts the political changes of the past decades and the power of forgiveness and efforts to reconcile with the dark side of the past.

It is also known that the 4 original soundtracks of LOVE LETTER FROM PRAGUE were created by Glenn Fredly. The songs include Nyali Terakhir, Sabda Rindu, Untuk Sebuah Nama, and Menanti Arah. The songs Sabda Rindu and Nyali Terakhir are sung by the main cast, Julie Estelle and Tio Pakusadewo.

LOVE LETTER FROM PRAGUE has received numerous prestigious awards, including Usmar Ismail Awards, Indonesia Movie Actor Awards, and Indonesia Movie Awards. It has received a total of 13 awards in various categories.

Those are the 3 films that were produced by Glenn Fredly, which not only created works but also provided lessons and insights in them.

All of Glenn Fredly's works will be cherished memories in the Indonesian entertainment industry and will be remembered from generation to generation.

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