Basri And Salma In A Never-Ending Comedy
Short Film/ Indonesia/14 min/2023
Director: Khozy Rizal
Screenwriter: Khozy Rizal
Director of Photography: Andi Moch Palaguna
Production: John Badalu, Sue Turley
Music Composer: Abdul Chaliq DP
Cast: Arham Rizky Saputra, Rezky Chiki, Hj. Sugiati, Alghifari Jasin, Alif Anggara, Sri Eka Putri, Utri Fadhilla Muslimin, Syifa Mahya, Raka Ardhinata Putra Wardhany, Raja Pricha Putra Wardhani, Siti Nur Aisyah
Synopsis:
A husband and wife, married for 5 years, own an Odong-Odong at the carnival. They spend their days entertaining and taking care of other people’s children without having any of their own. Between meddling relatives, self-doubt, and an explosive confrontation, they uncover why they have not been blessed with a child.
Director’s biography:
Khozy Rizal is a filmmaker based in Makassar, Indonesia. He started making films in 2021 with the short film Makassar is a City for Football Fans, official selection at Sundance Film Festival, BFI Flare and many others. In 2023, he directed Basri & Salma in a Never-ending Comedy, world premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Basri & Salma in a Never-ending Comedy is the first Indonesian short film that is eligible to compete for Palme d’Or for short film.
