Buya Hamka Vol. 1

Buya Hamka Vol. 1
Buya Hamka Vol. 1
Directed by	Fajar Bustomi
Written by	Alim Sudio; Cassandra Massardi;
Produced by	Frederica; Chand Parwez Servia;
Starring	Vino G. Bastian; Laudya Cynthia Bella;
Cinematography	Ipung Rachmat Syaiful
Edited by	Ryan Purwoko
Music by	Purwacaraka
Production; companies	Falcon Pictures; Starvision; Indonesian Ulema Council;
Distributed by	Netflix
Release date	19 April 2023 (Indonesia);
Running time	106 minutes
Country	Indonesia
Language	Indonesian

Buya Hamka Vol. 1 is a 2023 biographical drama film directed by Fajar Bustomi and written by Alim Sudio with Cassandra Massardi. It stars Vino G. Bastian as Indonesian ulama and activist Hamka.

The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 19 April 2023. It received five nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Actor for Bastian.

Premise

The film follows the life of Hamka during his time as a committee of Muhammadiyah in Makassar and the editor-in-chief of Pedoman Masyarakat magazine.^[1]

Cast

Vino G. Bastian as Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah / Hamka
Laudya Cynthia Bella as Sitti Raham, Hamka's wife
Donny Damara as Abdul Karim Amrullah / Haji Rasul, Muslim reformer
Desy Ratnasari as Ummi Safiyah, Hamka's mother
Ben Kasyafani as Zainuddin Labay El Yunusy / Asrul

Production

Pre-production

The idea of creating a film about Hamka was first proposed in 2014 by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), when Din Syamsuddin served as the chairman.^[2]^[3] Alim Sudio was appointed as the film screenwriter. It took three years to finish with a total of twelve script drafts.^[4]

In 2018, it was announced that Fajar Bustomi would direct the film.^[5]

Casting

The cast of Buya Hamka was announced in a press conference on 25 March 2019 in South Jakarta.^[6] Hamka was portrayed by Vino G. Bastian and he revealed that he was already offered the role in 2017 but turned down due to scheduling conflicts.^[7]

Filming

Principal photography began in April 2019 and took place in Semarang, Tegal, Sukabumi, Jakarta as well as the hometown of Hamka in Lake Maninjau, West Sumatra.^[8] The film was also shot in Cairo, Egypt, and involved Indonesian students. It concluded on 15 July 2019.^[9]

Release

The film has a total duration of seven hours, therefore it is divided into three volumes.^[10]

Buya Hamka Vol. 1 was theatrically released in Indonesia on 19 April 2023 during the Eid al-Fitr week.^[11] It exceeded one million admissions two weeks after its theatrical release and garnered a total of 1.29 million during its run.^[12]^[13]

Accolades

Award / Film Festival	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
Indonesian Film Festival	14 November 2023	Best Actor	Vino G. Bastian	Nominated	^[14]
		Best Adapted Screenplay	Alim Sudio and Cassandra Massardi	Nominated
		Best Cinematography	Ipung Rachmat Syaiful	Nominated
		Best Costume Design	Samuel Wattimena	Nominated
		Best Makeup	Jerry Oktavianus	Nominated

References

^ Nurrijal, Muhammad Ahsan (19 April 2023). "Review Buya Hamka Vol. 1: Ambisius, Religius, dan Tulus" [Buya Hamka Vol. 1 Review: Ambitious, Religious, and Sincere]. Detik.com. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ "Film Buya Hamka Digarap Starvision dan Falcon Pictures" [Buya Hamka film is being produced by Starvision and Falcon Pictures]. Analisa. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ Nursalikah, Ani (29 March 2014). "MUI Gagas Film tentang Buya Hamka" [MUI proposed a film about Buya Hamka]. Republika. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ Asrianti, Shelbi (26 March 2019). "Skenario Film Buya Hamka Rampung Setelah 3 Tahun" [The screenplay of Buya Hamka film is finished after three years]. Republika. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ Hardi, Ardi Teristi (16 September 2018). "Fajar Bustomi Garap Film Biopik Buya Hamka" [Fajar Bustomi to direct biopic film about Buya Hamka]. Media Indonesia. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ Tresnady, Tomi (26 March 2019). "Film 'Buya Hamka' Bertabur Bintang, Ini Para Pemain Serta Perannya" [Here are the star-studded cast of Buya Hamka]. UZone. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ Aulia, Rezka (26 March 2019). "Biopik 'BUYA HAMKA' Siap Syuting April, Kenapa Prosesnya Butuh Bertahun-Tahun?" [Buya Hamka biopic is ready to film in April]. KapanLagi. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ "Vino G. Bastian to star in film about Muslim scholar Buya Hamka". The Jakarta Post. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ "Penggarapan Film Biopik Buya Hamka Sudah Rampung" [The production of Buya Hamka has concluded]. Detik.com. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ Tionardus, Melvina; Setiawan, Tri Susanto (24 March 2023). "Film Buya Hamka Dibuat Jadi 3 Volume, Ini Alasannya" [Buya Hamka is divided into three volumes, here's the reason]. Kompas. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ Penthatesia, Christ (17 April 2023). "Sinopsis Buya Hamka, Tayang Lebaran Ini di Bioskop Indonesia" [Synopsis of Buya Hamka, coming to Indonesian theatres on Eid]. Kontan. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ Aditia, Andika (3 May 2023). "Film Buya Hamka Raih 1 Juta Penonton dalam 2 Minggu, Vino G Bastian: Hormat! Terima Kasih Banyak" [Buya Hamka has reached a million admissions in two week, Vino G. Bastian: "Respect! Thank you very much!"]. Kompas. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ Muhamad, Nabilah (7 June 2023). "Inilah Film Layar Lebar Indonesia dengan Penonton Terbanyak hingga Juni 2023, Horor Mendominasi" [This is the Indonesian Box Office Film with the Highest Audience Numbers until June 2023, Horror Dominates]. Katadata. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2023" [Complete list of 2023 Citra Awards Indonesian Film Festival nominations]. CNN Indonesia. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.

[1] Nurrijal, Muhammad Ahsan (19 April 2023). "Review Buya Hamka Vol. 1: Ambisius, Religius, dan Tulus" [Buya Hamka Vol. 1 Review: Ambitious, Religious, and Sincere]. Detik.com. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[2] "Film Buya Hamka Digarap Starvision dan Falcon Pictures" [Buya Hamka film is being produced by Starvision and Falcon Pictures]. Analisa. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[3] Nursalikah, Ani (29 March 2014). "MUI Gagas Film tentang Buya Hamka" [MUI proposed a film about Buya Hamka]. Republika. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[4] Asrianti, Shelbi (26 March 2019). "Skenario Film Buya Hamka Rampung Setelah 3 Tahun" [The screenplay of Buya Hamka film is finished after three years]. Republika. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[5] Hardi, Ardi Teristi (16 September 2018). "Fajar Bustomi Garap Film Biopik Buya Hamka" [Fajar Bustomi to direct biopic film about Buya Hamka]. Media Indonesia. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[6] Tresnady, Tomi (26 March 2019). "Film 'Buya Hamka' Bertabur Bintang, Ini Para Pemain Serta Perannya" [Here are the star-studded cast of Buya Hamka]. UZone. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[7] Aulia, Rezka (26 March 2019). "Biopik 'BUYA HAMKA' Siap Syuting April, Kenapa Prosesnya Butuh Bertahun-Tahun?" [Buya Hamka biopic is ready to film in April]. KapanLagi. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[8] "Vino G. Bastian to star in film about Muslim scholar Buya Hamka". The Jakarta Post. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[9] "Penggarapan Film Biopik Buya Hamka Sudah Rampung" [The production of Buya Hamka has concluded]. Detik.com. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[10] Tionardus, Melvina; Setiawan, Tri Susanto (24 March 2023). "Film Buya Hamka Dibuat Jadi 3 Volume, Ini Alasannya" [Buya Hamka is divided into three volumes, here's the reason]. Kompas. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[11] Penthatesia, Christ (17 April 2023). "Sinopsis Buya Hamka, Tayang Lebaran Ini di Bioskop Indonesia" [Synopsis of Buya Hamka, coming to Indonesian theatres on Eid]. Kontan. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[12] Aditia, Andika (3 May 2023). "Film Buya Hamka Raih 1 Juta Penonton dalam 2 Minggu, Vino G Bastian: Hormat! Terima Kasih Banyak" [Buya Hamka has reached a million admissions in two week, Vino G. Bastian: "Respect! Thank you very much!"]. Kompas. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[13] Muhamad, Nabilah (7 June 2023). "Inilah Film Layar Lebar Indonesia dengan Penonton Terbanyak hingga Juni 2023, Horor Mendominasi" [This is the Indonesian Box Office Film with the Highest Audience Numbers until June 2023, Horror Dominates]. Katadata. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[14] "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2023" [Complete list of 2023 Citra Awards Indonesian Film Festival nominations]. CNN Indonesia. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.

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