12th Jakarta International Film Festival

12th Jakarta International Film Festival
Opening filmWaiting for "Superman"
by Davis Guggenheim
Closing filmBiutiful
by Alejandro González Iñárritu
LocationJakarta, Indonesia
Founded1999
No. of films91
Festival date25 November–5 December 2010

The 12th Jakarta International Film Festival took place from 25 November to 5 December 2010. It opened with documentary film Waiting for "Superman" by Davis Guggenheim and closed with Alejandro González Iñárritu's psychological drama Biutiful.[1] In October 2010, it was reported that the festival was at risk of being cancelled due to a lack of funding.[2] In response, the festival organizers launched a public fundraising campaign to secure the event's continuation. The initiative proved successful when Finnish telecommunications corporation Nokia agreed to become one of the sponsors.[3] A total of 91 films from 33 countries were screened during the festival.[4]

Official selection

Opening and closing films

English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Waiting for "Superman" (opening film) Davis Guggenheim United States
Biutiful (closing film) Alejandro González Iñárritu Mexico, Spain

Special Premiere

English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Belkibolang
Various
Indonesia
Diujung Jalan Tony Trimarsanto Indonesia
HipHopDiningrat Muhammad Marzuki, Chandra Hutagaol Indonesia
Jakarta Twilight Jakarta Maghrib Salman Aristo Indonesia
KickStart!Palu
Various
    • Dewi Yanti
    • Nur Soima Ulfa
    • Nurhuda
    • Wahdania
    • Syafaat Ladanu
Indonesia
Working Girls Perempuan Pencari Nafkah
Various
    • Sammaria Simanjuntak
    • Sally Anom Sari
    • Yosep Anggi Noen
    • Nitta Nazyra C. Noer
    • Daud Sumolang
Indonesia

World Cinema

English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Asleep in the Sun Dormir al sol Alejandro Chomski Argentina
For 80 Days 80 egunean Jon Garaño, José María Goenaga Spain
Honey Bal Semih Kaplanoğlu Turkey, Germany
Incendies Denis Villeneuve Canada
Joy Mijke de Jong Netherlands
Outrage アウトレイジ Takeshi Kitano Japan
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Edgar Wright United States, United Kingdom, Canada
Son of Babylon ابن بابل Mohamed Al-Daradji Iraq, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Palestine
Soul Boy Hawa Essuman Kenya, Germany
The Storm in My Heart Jernanger Pål Jackman Norway
Together Sammen Matias Armand Jordal Norway
Turk's Head Tête de turc Pascal Elbé France
The Wedding Photographer Bröllopsfotografen Ulf Malmros Sweden
When We Leave Die Fremde Feo Aladag Germany
Documentary
Armadillo Janus Metz Pedersen Denmark
Bhutto Duane Baughman, Johnny O'Hara United States, United Kingdom
Budrus Julia Bacha Palestine, United States
A Good Man Safina Uberoi Australia
Space Tourists Christian Frei Switzerland

A View from the SEA

English title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
The Blue Mansion Glen Goei Singapore
Don't Burn Đừng Đốt Đặng Nhật Minh Vietnam
Forever Wee Li Lin Singapore
Pinoy Sunday Wi Ding Ho Taiwan, Philippines
The Tiger Factory Woo Ming Jin Japan, Malaysia
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives ลุงบุญมีระลึกชาติ Apichatpong Weerasethakul Thailand, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands
Ways of the Sea Halaw Sheron Dayoc Philippines

Indonesian Feature Film Competition

English title Original title Director(s)
3 Hearts 2 Worlds 1 Love 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta Benni Setiawan
The Dreamer Sang Pemimpi Riri Riza
Emak Longs for Hajj Emak Ingin Naik Haji Aditya Gumay
The Enlightener Sang Pencerah Hanung Bramantyo
How Funny (This Country Is) Alangkah Lucunya (Negeri Ini) Deddy Mizwar
Macabre Rumah Dara The Mo Brothers
My Motherland Tanah Air Beta Ari Sihasale
Sunday Morning in Victoria Park Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park Lola Amaria

Awards

Indonesian Feature Film Competition

The following awards were presented at the festival:[5]

References

  1. ^ Kurnia, Nadya, ed. (5 December 2010). "JiFFest 2010 ditutup dengan film Biutiful" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  2. ^ "JIFFest 2010 Terancam Batal". Kompas (in Indonesian). 14 October 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  3. ^ Anton (17 November 2010). "Nokia Kucurkan Dana, JIFFest 2010 Siap Digelar". KapanLagi (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Siap nonton 91 film di JIFFest 2010?". Kontan (in Indonesian). 16 November 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  5. ^ "'Alangkah Lucunya Negeri Ini' Film Terbaik Pilihan JIFFest 2010". Detik.com (in Indonesian). 6 December 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2025.