Airing June 8, Star Syndrome Presents The Story Of An Artist Who Forgets Himself

Star Syndrome (DOK/Special) actors and directors of Star Syndrome (DOK/Special)

In the middle of this year, Indonesian cinemas will be decorated with films that are ready to shake the stomach of the audience. The masterpiece Pictures released a comedy drama film called Star Syndrome.

The guarantee of funny scenes can be seen from several names involved, such as Soleh Solihun as director and Gilang Dirga as the main character.

Gilang Dirga tells the story in Star Syndrome about a musician named Jay who forgets himself and is arrogant after being loved by many people. He said what Jay experienced was closely related to his personal life.

"Yes, this is very related to my current life. I used to have star syndrome, and yes, like the one in this film," said Gilang Dirga at the Star Syndrome premier gala, XXI Epicentrum, Kuningan, South Jakarta, Friday, June 2.

"Everyone has a different career journey. Everyone has a peak and derivative point. Now how to deal with derivatives in that profession, yes, it is in this film," said Soleh Solihun.

Dendi as the producer, hopes that Star Syndrome will be created not only to entertain the audience, but also to be an inspiration.

"This film reminds us that times are always changing and we have to adapt. The "new" method will be "older" in times faster than we imagined. Hopefully inspiring and entertaining," said Dendi.

Gilang also said that what was told in Jay's story had reminded him to appreciate the struggle more and those who had fought together.

"This is a film to remind me and all of us. If it's above, don't forget who used to be with us while fighting," he said.

In 18 months of cultivation, starting from preparation to editing, Gilang Dirga's totality to play Jay's character should be appreciated. Gilang is required to change his weight in a relatively short time.

There is a scene where Gilang is required to increase his weight. And it was fulfilled within a month. However, then he was asked to lose up to 20 kg for another scene.

Meanwhile, the background of the music world presented in Star Syndrome makes most of the actors who play have a musical background. This was done because Soleh and the production team did not want to be half-hearted in producing gig scenes in this film.

All music scenes are taken live on set when the players are in a scene. For the purposes of the scene, Gilang Dirga also took a guitar course because he was required to play music live.

Star Syndrome carries cross-generational collaboration in the soundtrack area. Denny Chasmala the songwriter Hopes not to separate, composed a song called Simpang Siur sung by Jay and The Others (Gilang Dirga, Randy Nidji, Thomas GIGI, Hendy GIGI, and Denny Chasmala).

Soleh Solihun hopes that the story of Star Syndrome can be related to all groups, not only musicians.

"Hopefully Star Syndrome will be a entertaining, inspiring spectacle as well, and benefit for 113 minutes at Star Syndrome," said Soleh Solihun.