''The Draft!'' () is a 2023 Indonesian

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film directed and written by Yusron Fuadi. The film stars Adhin Abdul Hakim, Anastasya Herzigova, Anggi Waluyo, Haydar Salishz, Winner Wijaya, and Ibrahim Alhami. It had its world premiere at the

18th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival The 18th annual Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival was held on 25 November to 2 December 2023 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The films were screened at the Empire 21 Cineplex, XXI theatres and online through streaming service KlikFilm, meanwhile other ...

, where it won the Indonesian Screen Awards for Best Film and two other awards.

Premise

Five average college students spend their weekend in an old villa, where they must solve the mystery of their friend's death.

Cast

*Adhin Abdul Hakim as Iwan *Anastasya Herzigova as Wati *Anggi Waluyo as Ani *Haydar Salishz as Budi Murah *Winner Wijaya as Amir *Ibrahim Alhami as Budi Mahal *Ernanto Kusumo as Mang Dadang *

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Production

More than 200

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students, college students, and lecturers across Indonesia were involved in the film's production. The

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took place in a

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in Kaliurang,

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Release

''The Draft!'' had its world premiere at the

on 27 November 2023 during the Indonesian Screen Awards. It won the Indonesian Screen Awards for Best Film, along with Best Editing and Best Storytelling. The film had its international premiere at the 2024

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. Prior to its international premiere, Blue Finch Films acquired its worldwide rights.

Critical reception

References

External links

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