Memories of My Body | |
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Indonesian | Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku |
Directed by | Garin Nugroho |
Screenplay by | Garin Nugroho |
Produced by | Ifa Isfansyah |
Starring | Muhammad Khan Sujiwo Tejo Teuku Rifnu Wikana Randy Pangalila Endah Laras |
Cinematography | Gay Hian Teoh |
Music by | Mondo Gascaro |
Production companies | Fourcolors Films Go-Studio |
Distributed by | Asian Shadows |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
Country | Indonesia |
Language | Javanese |
Memories of My Body (Indonesian: Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku) is a 2018 Indonesian Javanese-language coming-of-age drama film directed by Garin Nugroho and produced by Ifa Isfansyah. The film tells the story of a dancer in the Lengger tradition, revolving around his introduction to it and finding his self-identity. The plot is loosely based on dancer Rianto's life; Rianto also stars in the film. The ensemble cast is Muhammad Khan, Sujiwo Tejo, Teuku Rifnu Wikana, Randy Pangalila, and Endah Laras.
It premiered internationally before in Indonesia. During its theatrical release, the film's team experienced obstacles from the general public such as two Change.org petitions wanting the film to be cancelled due to a perception that the film promoted morals inconsistent with Indonesia's common culture, namely LGBT elements, which became the reason of positive reviews by critics and portions of the general public. The film was banned in Padang, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Depok, Garut, Pontianak, and Kubu Raya. Nugroho took offence to the controversy. The film was the Indonesian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.