Film 'SELESAI' Causes Stir on Social Media, These Films Also Address the Theme of Infidelity

Kapanlagi.com - Recently, Indonesian netizens have been excited by the presence of a film about infidelity directed by Tompi titled SELESAI. The film, starring Gading Marten, Ariel Tatum, and Anya Geraldine, has sparked a debate among Indonesian film lovers. There are many pros and cons opinions from netizens, both about morality and the cliffhanger ending, to the point where the film became a trending topic on Twitter.

Sometimes, films about infidelity can make the audience's blood boil. However, these films can also provide a different perspective on love and can be very relatable to the reality with a light and entertaining approach.

For those of you who are bored with romantic fairy-tale-like love stories, here are a series of films about infidelity other than the film SELESAI that are perfect for KLovers. Check out the reviews below!

1. Sharing Husband (2006)

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This film, directed by Nia Dinata, tells the phenomenon that often happens in our society regarding families consisting of more than one husband and wife. This film successfully makes the audience feel what it's like to be a wife who has to share her husband, as well as what it's like to be a mistress.

The fact that the film is directed by a woman, the storyline tends to explore the perspective of a woman. Nevertheless, this film is still very exciting to follow with comedy elements in it. Moreover, this film has won many film festival awards. There is no doubt about the quality of this film.

2. To Die For (1995)

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Starring Nicole Kidman and Joaquin Phoenix, this film tells the story of an ambitious woman and her obsession to become a famous journalist. To achieve her desire, she does various things, including marrying a man with the intention of using him. However, in the end, the woman commits adultery because she cannot accept her husband's decision.

TO DIE FOR successfully depicts sharply and accurately the obsession of Americans with celebrities and television. Although this film is about adultery, it is also a crime thriller. In addition, Nicole Kidman's epic acting as an ambitious, manipulative, and flirtatious character makes this film very suitable to follow.

3. The Bridges of Madison County (1995)

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The film, based on a novel of the same title, tells the story of how Fransesca Johnson (Meryl Streep) falls in love with a photographer who stops by her house. Although she deeply loves him and has a romantic relationship for four days, Fransesca rejects the photographer's invitation because she doesn't want to ruin her family's happiness.

This film, directed by Clint Eastwood, has two different settings: the present, narrated by Fransesca and Richard Johnson's children, and flashbacks. The story is captivating, the visuals are beautiful, and the dialogue is perfectly delivered. It's no wonder that this film has received many awards and has a rating of 7.6/10 on IMDB.

4. Closer (2004)

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This film tells the story of a complicated love affair between Alice Ayres (Natalie Portman), Dan Woolf (Jude Law), Anna Cameron (Julia Roberts), and Larry Gray (Clive Owen). The story begins when Alice, who is already married, falls in love with Dan whom she accidentally meets.

Their relationship becomes even more complicated when Alice confesses that she has feelings for someone else, and Dan is unwilling to commit to one person. It can be said that love stories like this often happen around us. Its closeness to reality makes this film very suitable to be enjoyed by KLovers in their spare time.

5. Anna Karenina (2012)

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Directed by Joe Wright and starring phenomenal actresses such as Keira Knightley, Jude Law, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, this film is the ultimate in this review. The film tells the story of an affair by Anna Karenina when she goes to Moscow to solve her brother's problems.

Not only a film set in the 18th century, this film also tells the story of a woman married into a prestigious family. Furthermore, this film also depicts the effects of the affair itself, as well as clear motives. Despite receiving many criticisms, this film is still enjoyable to follow.

Author: Munada Choirunnisa

(kpl/mag)