Synopse
An unusual debut about a young man confronted with the truth about his father. While his father is in prison, Rakib works as housekeeper for Purna, a retired general who is standing for mayor. An ambiguous relationship develops, but when one of Purna’s election posters is destroyed, an escalating chain of violent events begins which calls Rakib’s loyalty and morals into question. Director Makbul Mubarak explores the psychological depths of his protagonists, who are portrayed with unnerving discrepancies by outstanding actors.
Regie
MAKBUL MUBARAK (*1990 in Indonesia) is a film-maker and former critic. After several short films, Autobiography is his debut feature and premiered at Venice in the section Orizzonti.
Info
Original Title: Autobiografi
International Title: Autobiography
Category: Feature
Section: Asia Express
Version & Subtitles: Indonesian OV with English subtitles
Director: Makbul Mubarak
Cast/Protagonists: Kevin Ardilova, Arswendy Bening Swara, Yusuf Mahardika, Lukman Sardi, Yudi Ahmad Tajudin, Rukman Rosadi, Haru Sandra
Production country: Singapore, Philippines, Germany, Poland, Indonesia, Qatar, France
Year of Production: 2022
Length: 115 min
Producer: Nicole Gerhards
Production company: KawanKawan Media
Sound: L.H. Aim Adinegara, Waldir Xavier, Rémi Crouzet, Jean-Guy Veran
co-production company: Focused, In Vivo Films, NiKo Film, Pōtocol, Staron Film / Louise Bellicaud
World Sales: Fiorella Aguayo, Keiko Funato, Alpha Violet
