Thanks to 'SITI', Ernest Prakasa is Confident 'FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES' Stealing the Hearts of the Audience with Black and White Format

Kapanlagi.com - Ernest Prakasa is preparing to release a film produced titled FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES or JESEDEF. Because of the black and white drama romance presented, Ernest admitted to being worried

The concern of the actor who is also the director is related to the public reception in the future. And how he can be accountable for the performance of his film to the investors.

"Well, it's normal (to be nervous before the release) for a black and white film. Considering the commercial aspect of this film project, there is anxiety, especially being accountable to the investors," said Ernest when met at Epicentrum XXI, Rasuna Said area, South Jakarta, Friday (24/11/2023).

1. Watching the film 'SITI'

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Ernest Prakasa revealed his determination to fund FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN FILMS, which he wrote the screenplay for and directed by Yandy Laurens, came thanks to the 2016 film SITI. The experience of watching the film, which won the Citra Award, made him confident that JESEDEF could be liked by the public.

"In the industry, the last black and white film was in 2016 titled SITI. That's probably what made me confident in making this film. The experience of watching SITI in the cinema felt strange at first because it had no color. But after the film started, we were captivated by the characters, by the story, and we forgot that this film had no color. So the focus is not on that (color)," said Ernest.

2. Provide Cinematic Experience

Ernest Prakasa hopes that the public can experience the new cinema experience offered. Because there are rarely modern Indonesian films in black and white format.

"I want to give the audience a new experience. Going to the cinema is an experience, and I want them to experience watching a black and white film in the cinema and say 'Wow, it's fun, it's funny,' like that," Ernest said.

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