Acha Septriasa: Dogs Are Smart

Acha Septriasa (Acha Septriasa Collections Photos, Photographer @Deppitco)

JAKARTA - Ustadz Yahya Waloni's statement about accidentally ran over a dog because it is impure has generated controversy. Many admitted that they were furious and invited them to debate ideas. In fact, many believe that dogs are smart animals. One of them, the actress, Acha Septriasa.

The film June and Kopi gives Acha a new experience in dealing with dogs. Not because they are impure, Acha had a reason why she had time to deal with dogs.

"Before filming, I wasn't really close to any animals. When I was in elementary school, I lived in my grandmother's house. In one of the alleyways that led to the house, there was a german shepherd dog. I came home from school alone, at that time I was so afraid of being chased by that dog, it tore my skirt, I climbed onto the electric pole, like a cartoon. I was really scared, so I kept thinking dogs are that creepy", recalled Acha during a virtual chat with VOI some time ago.

After being part of the film June and Kopi, Acha felt that it all depends on human thoughts. It depends on your thoughts and how to control your emotions. If the intention is to have compassion for any animal, everything will be fine.

"There is no such thing as fear and wild animals. If a wild animal cannot be given a heart, no one becomes a handler in a zoo. We can be kind to them, and they can feel our emotions. My view after being part of this film is different. Really, even closer to my neighbor's pet here in Australia", she explained.

Indeed, in the film June and Kopi, Acha must actively interact with dogs. Because the main characters in this film are dogs. It has been a long time since Indonesian films have raised the drama film genre that uses animals as the main characters so that Acha is enthusiastic about this film that airs on Netflix.

"Dogs are smart, they can be trained. Even the dog that plays with me can tell when the acting time and when is the break time. During the filming, they approached me, but when we were on a break, they returned to their trainer again", Acha Septriasa recalled.