Sapta Nirwandar: Creativity Through Film

Indonesian film industry has shown excellent improvement, in terms of quantity and quality, characterized by the increasing numbers of national film production, also their success in the many international film festivals as stated by Deputy Minister Sapta Nirwandar at Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus premiere at Planet Hollywood (4/1).
“The creativity of our young generation is inexhaustible. Obviously Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus by Benni Setiawan is one among the many,” said Sapta prior to the premiere.
Sapta praised the contemporary element and the moral value presented in the movie. “The movie came out with fresher color and, in my opinion, by excellent art director,” he added.
Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture, Windu Nuryanti added that the film Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus marked the revival of Indonesian films themed of national character building. “We are proud to these ever better qualified films by our cinematographers. Hopefully, more and more producers are encouraged to make more quality movies,” said Windu.
Minister of Youth and Sports Roy Suryo expressed his admiration for this particular work of Komando Pictures led by Eko ‘Patrio’. Lupus (the movie) was last aired at around 22 years ago. “We are proud to say that our young cinematographers succeeded in bringing this movie back to live to depict the daily lives of the people of Indonesia,” said Roy.
Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus tells the life of a young boy named Lupus who lived with his mother and sister named Lulu. Lupus has two best friends named Boim and Gusur, and girlfriend Popie. The story begins with Lupus days at his new school, SMA Merah Putih, where he faces problems in school life and romance.
Another cast of the movie, Deddy Mizwar said “It felt good to be on scene with young actors. I feel young again.”
Film’s producer Eko Hendro Purnomo, more popularly named Eko ‘Patrio’, extended his as the expressed his admiration for the opportunity to produce this popular movie of his time. “I am grateful to all those who support the pre-, during, and post-production of this movie.” (Center of Public Communication)

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