Warkop DKI Viralin DOoOng! Film Warkop DKI Gandeng Penulis Thailand Perkuat Komedi

JAKARTA - The film "Warkop DKI Viralin DOoOng!" invites Thai writers Ter Chantavit Dhanasevi and Banjong Pisanthanakun to strengthen the story and comedy scenarios in the film starring Tora Sudiro, Vino G. Bastian and Deddy Mahendra Desta alias Desta.

Falcon Pictures producer, Frederica revealed that this collaboration between Indonesian and Thai writers is not only as a business cooperation but also an introduction of two different cultures.

"We have changed the writer for Warkop 5 times but we haven't met. Finally, 2 years ago we met Banjong and explored cooperation between the 2 countries, and Banjong welcomed it. But it's a different culture, that's why we have 2 writers, Indonesia and Tailan. This idea is from Ter Chantavit," said Frederica in South Jakarta, Saturday, June 6.

Banjong revealed that this was the first time he wrote a script for an Indonesian film. It is undeniable that he had difficulties due to cultural differences so he admitted that he had to do a lot of research for this film.

"Previously I've watched Falcon's films and I've also watched Warkop's films with the writer team. Our difficulty is that Indonesia and Thailand are different. That's why before we write the script we do research first," he said.

A similar experience was felt by Ter Chantavit Dhanasevi. The husband of Davika Hoorne admitted that he was challenged when he was asked to work together in writing the script. However, he hopes that there will be more collaboration between Indonesia and Tailan in the film industry.

"This is the first time I've written a script for an Indonesian film. Usually I write for Thai films. This is a challenge and hopefully I can get a job here," added Chantavit.

Warkop DKI Viralin DOoOong..!! is planned to be aired starting June 11 at all Indonesian cinemas.