Synopsis Of 10 Films To Air January 2022 On KlikFlm
JAKARTA - Starting 2022, KlikFilm continues to present the best films that have been successful in international film competitions. Among them are films called A Hero, Mass, Random Act Of Violence, Luzzu, and The Boos of Fish to dominate the 2021 Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.
In addition to these films, there are also three new national films entitled Cek Ombak, played by Bryan Domani and Hangini, Six Batang played by Omar Daniel, Angela Gilsha and Ersya Aurelia, and the film Ada In-Law in My House, played by Rano Karno, Roger. Danuarta and Cut Meyriska. Not only that, there are more than 20 other international film titles that are present at KlikFilm in January 2022.
"New year, new spirit, and we will continue to give the best for KlikFilm members. We will continue to expand the catalog of festival films and other good films," said Director of KlikFilm, Frederica.
The following is a synopsis of KlikFilm's newest films, which will be available in January 2021.
Cek OmbakCek Ombak is a film directed by Suroso MYS under the independent production house, Merpati Film. This film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name on the Kwikku platform by Rina F. Ryanie. The film, starring Bryan Domano and Hanggini, tells the story of Igo and Kika wanting to confess in front of their respective parents that they are dating. It turns out that Rosa, Kika's mother and Igo's father, are dating, married and live in the same house. Igo and Kika desperately change their feelings because they live together not as lovers, but as brothers and sisters.
Six BatangFilm, starring Omar Daniel, Angela Gilsha and Ersya Aurelia, tells the story of Arya and Niken, a married couple who live happily. Their life is fine. Until one day, Arya attends his college reunion with Niken, and meets Maia, Arya's ex. Since then, things have not been the same anymore.
The Book of FishThe Boos of Fish dominated the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 2021. One of them was winning the Best Film category at the event. In addition to winning the Best Film category at the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards, there were several other nominations. The nominations won include Best Actor by Sol Kyung Gu, Best Screenplay by Kim Se Gyeom, and Lee Joon Ik's FIPRESCI Award.
The Book of Fish film is based on the true story of Jung Yak Jeon and Jang Chang Dae. The storyline of this film comes from a book titled Jasaneobo which is the work of Jung Yak Jeon. This historical-themed film is set in the Joseon era in 1801 and tells the story of Jung Yak Jeon (Sol Kyung Gu), a scholar who was exiled to Heuksando Island during the Catholic Persecution of 1801 during the reign of King Sunjo of Joseon. There, he wrote a pishine encyclopedia entitled Jasaneobo. In the film, a fictional character named Chang-dae (Byun Yo-han), a young fisherman, conservative and eager to learn is introduced.
Unlike most films, The Book of Fish is shown in black and white. Prior to the film, there have been several Korean films made in black and white, such as Parasite and A Resistance.
This film also involves a series of popular actors whose acting quality is unquestionable. Sol Kyung Gu and Byun Yo Han play the main roles.
Meanwhile, the supporting cast stars Lee Jung Eun, Min Do Hee, Kang Ki Young, and Kim Jung Seok.
The Book of Fish itself is directed by director Lee Joon Ik who is known to have produced various popular films, such as Hope, The Throne, Anarchist from Colony, and Sunset in My Hometown. This film is also a reunion for Joon Ik and Sol Kyung Gu who were previously involved in the same film project titled Hope.
A Hero is a 2021 Iranian film written and directed by Asghar Farhadi, and starring Amir Jadidi, Mohsen Tanabandeh and Alireza Jahandideh. In June 2021, the film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or. At the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, A Hero won the Grand Prix. The film was also selected as the Iranian entry for Best International Film at the 94th Academy Awards.
The film A Hero tells about the figure of Rahim who is currently serving a prison term because of a debt he cannot pay. While on a two-day free period, he tried to convince creditors to withdraw charges against him. But things didn't go as planned.
MassMass is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by emerging director Fran Kranz (in his directorial debut) and starring Reed Birney, Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs, and Martha Plimpton. The film premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021, and was released on October 8, 2021, by Bleecker Street.
Mass tells the story of Jay and Gail Perry, parents grieving the death of their son, a victim of a school shooting. Richard and Linda are the parents of the perpetrator. Six years after the tragedy, the two partners agreed to meet and talk.
In May 2021, Bleecker Street acquired distribution rights for the film. At the end of its release, the film will be screened at film festivals in Busan, Charlottesville, London, San Sebastian, Sudbury, Woodstock and Zurich. It is scheduled to be released on October 8, 2021. In September 2021, Sky Cinema acquired UK and Irish distribution rights. In the United States, the film was shown in four theaters; two in New York and two in Los Angeles.
Seance is a 2021 supernatural horror film written and directed by Simon Barrett. The film is released on May 21, 2021. The film begins one night at the Edelvine Academy for Girls, a group of girls led by the violent popular girl Alice, prank their classmate Kerrie by faking the ghost of Edelvine Ghost, an urban legend involving a student who commits suicide. . Annoyed, Kerrie returned to her dorm room where she saw a figure watching her. When the girls hear his screams and rush to his room, they find Kerrie dead, fallen from her dorm room window.
New student Camille Meadows replaces Kerrie at the academy. He met the principal Mrs. Landry and his son Trevor who work as carpenters. Student Helina showed Camille to her room which happened to be Kerrie's old room. Camille notices a strange supernatural occurrence in the dorm room. Camille meets Alice and the rest of her group; Bethany, Yvonne, Rosalind, and Lenora. The group harasses Camille and Helina, leading to a fight. Alice convinces Camille and Helina to join her and the others in contacting Kerrie. Although Camille and Helina were expecting another joke, the group was shocked when they actually made contact with a spirit warning them that they were about to be killed.
Random Acts of Violence Random Acts of Violence is a slasher horror film based on the comics of the same name, by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. The film is produced and directed by Jay Baruchel, who wrote the screenplay with Jesse Chabot, and stars Jesse Williams, Jordana Brewster, and Baruchel. The film follows Todd Walkley (Williams), a comic book creator whose work is used as inspiration for a series of real-life murders.
The film debuted at Fantastic Fest 2019 on September 19, 2019. It was released by Elevation Pictures in Canada on July 31, 2020, followed by a release in the United States on August 20, 2020, by Shudder. The film received polarizing reviews from critics, who praised and criticized the violent visuals, message, and special effects.
The film Are You Lonesome Tonight, produced by Ning Hao and directed by Wen Shipei, was produced three years ago, making this film highly anticipated. Told, after hitting someone with his car. A man went to the victim's wife to confess his actions. However, he actually found a bigger problem with the plan and his intentions. Then how will it go? Did the hitman convince the victim's wife for the incident?
Luzzu is a 2021 Maltese drama film directed and written by Alex Camilleri. The film stars Jesmark Scicluna, Michela Farrugia and David Scicluna. The film premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021. It was selected as the Maltese entry for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards. A film about a man arguing to give up his colorful little fishing boat so his son can get special medical treatment in this heartwarming drama Luzzu, the debut feature of Alex Camilleri. Small and simple in scope, Luzzu still has that alluring quality that draws you into the predicament that a family in Malta faces.
Language Lessons This 2021 American drama film, directed and co-written by Natalie Morales. The film stars Morales, Mark Duplass and Desean Terry.
The film follows an unexpected friendship that develops between Adam, a man whose husband surprises him with an online Spanish lesson, and his teacher, Cariño.
The film premiered worldwide at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival on March 1, 2021, It was released on September 10, 2021, by Shout! Studio.