Basri & Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy () is a 2023 short film directed, written, and edited by Khozy Rizal. It stars Arham Rizki Saputra and Rezky Chiki as the titular roles.
It had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, being the first Indonesian short film to compete for the Short Film Palme d'Or.
The short film can be watched fully on Rizal's official Vimeo channel.
Premise Basri and Salma have been married for five years and feel pressured by those around them to have children, despite their busy lives with their odong-odong (kiddie ride).
Cast Arham Rizki Saputra as Basri Rezky Chiki as Salma
Release Basri & Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on 26 May 2023, being the first Indonesian short film to compete for the Short Film Palme d'Or. The film had been featured in a number of international film festivals, including Sundance Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, and Busan International Film Festival.
Accolades Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Cannes Film Festival 27 May 2023 Short Film Palme d'Or Khozy Rizal Guanajuato International Film Festival 31 July 2023 Best International Short FictionBasri & Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy Show Me Shorts 8 October 2023 Best International Film SXSW Sydney 24 October 2023 Screen Festival Award for Best Short AFI Fest 29 October 2023 Cinematography – Live Action Short Andi Moch Palaguna Cork International Film Festival 16 November 2023 Grand Prix International Short AwardBasri & Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy Palm Springs International ShortFest 23 June 2024 Best of the Festival Award
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External links
Basri & Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy on Vimeo