24 Hours with Gaspar is a 2023 Indonesian crime drama film directed by Yosep Anggi Noen, based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Sabda Armandio. The film stars Reza Rahadian as the titular character, a detective who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his childhood friend in the last day of his life.
24 Hours with Gaspar had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023.
Plot
Set across a single day, the story follows the lead character, a private detective, who has 24 hours to live. He encounters personal dilemmas that lead him to critical realizations about himself and his relationships.
Cast Reza Rahadian as Gaspar Ali Fikry as 11-year-old Gaspar Shenina Cinnamon as Agnes Laura Basuki as Kik Kristo Immanuel as Njet Sal Priadi as Yadi Dewi Irawan as Ms. Tati Iswadi Pratama as Wan Ali Shofia Shireen as Kirana
Production During the Visinema Week in 2021 which showcased upcoming production of the company, it was revealed that the novel 24 Hours with Gaspar would be adapted into a film with Noen set to direct. In 2022, the production received the CJ ENM Award at the Asian Project Market, resulting in the acquisition of $10,000 in funding. In an interview with Deadline, Noen revealed that he was approached himself by the founder of Visinema Pictures, Angga Dwimas Sasongko to direct the adaptation.
Principal photography took place in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.
Casting The cast of the film was announced in a teaser video on 15 August 2022, including Reza Rahardian, Shenina Cinnamon, Laura Basuki, Kristo Immanuel, Sal Priadi, and Dewi Irawan.
Release 24 Hours with Gaspar had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023, competing for Kim Jiseok Award. The trailer was released on 26 September 2023, ten days prior to the premiere.
The film was scheduled to be screened in Indonesian cinemas in 2024. However, the plan was scrapped as Netflix acquired its distribution rights, releasing it on 14 March 2024.
Reception Critical response
Allan Hunter of Screen Daily described the film as "stylishly executed", but criticized that it "could use a bit more clarity" in its narrative.
Accolades Film festival or award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Busan International Film Festival 13 October 2023 Kim Jiseok Award Yosep Anggi Noen Indonesian Film Festival14 November 2023 Best Picture Cristian Imanuell and Yulia Evina Bhara Best Director Yosep Anggi Noen Best Supporting Actress Dewi Irawan Best Adapted Screenplay M. Irfan Ramli Best Art Direction Ahmad "Mbah" Zulkarnaen Best Visual Effects Naradhipa Best Sound Wahyu Tri Purnomo and LH Aim Adi Negara Best Original Score Ricky Lionardi Best Costume Design Hagai Pakan Film Pilihan Tempo29 January 2024 Best Supporting Actor Iswadi Pratama
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