Canadian Premiere
A husband and wife who run a carnival kids ride have been married for 5 years and are still childless, a fact that brings constant reminders of this from their family. This is a beautifully warm toned and vibrantly coloured short that explores sexual and societal pressures in Indonesia’s conservative society. There is a wonderful mix of humour and lightheartedness with a no-sugar-coated perspective on family dynamics. This couple’s lives seem stuck in an endless loop, much like the tiny carousel that is their business. Absolutely hilarious in places, it also shows us the suppression of women while upholding traditional patriarchal values. It’s a multilayered short complete with a standout musical number that turns a blatant “children bring happiness” theme into an unexpectedly entertaining romp.
Community Partner
Arham Rizki Saputra, Rezky Chiki Sugiati, Alghifahri Jasin, Sri Eka Putri, Utri Fadhillah Muslimin
Indonesia
2023
In Makassarese and Indonesian with English subtitles
Domestic Violence
Indigenous & Community Access
Credits
Executive Producer
Michael Y. Chow
Producer
John Badalu, Sue Turley
Screenwriter
Khozy Rizal
Cinematography
Andi Moch. Palaguna
Editor
Khozy Rizal
Art Director
Bilal Raviadi
Original Music
Abdul Chaliq DP
Director
Khozy Rizal
Khozy Rizal is a filmmaker based in Makassar, a very small city in the east side of Indonesia. He began his career by making a short film funded by Youtube Creator for Change and Mobile Film Festival called Makassar is a City for Football Fans in 2021. The short was in competition at 2022 Sundance Film Festival, won the Jury Prize for the Short Film Competition at 2021 Sundance Film Festival: Asia, Best Fiction Short at Minikino Film Week and was selected for various festivals such as Tampere Film Festival, BFI Flare and Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival. His latest short, Basri and Salma in a Never-ending Comedy premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.