Upi Expresses Anxiety About Husband And Wife Through Life And Death Films

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JAKARTA - Upi collaborated with Starvision Plus to present a thriller horror film entitled Sehavi Semati. This film is one of the story concepts that Upi has had for a long time until it was finally realized and ready to air in early 2024.

"We want to present this work, hopefully we will find the meaning of Upi that we want to convey. The issue is very close and hopefully it will be a discussion room for us," said Chand Parwez at the Sepati Life Press conference in Jakarta today, Monday, January 8.

Semari Semathi tells the story of Renata (Laura Basuki) who becomes a victim of violence from her husband, Edwin (Ario Bayu). Renata suspects that there is another woman in their household and Renata is determined to save their marriage.

Upi's desire to make a Life-to-life film departs from his anxiety when he sees thoughts about a wife who must obey her husband. When compared to 2010, this story has undergone repeated changes to concepts.

The first time when I made this story, there was something that bothered me. Often dogma, beliefs, twisted and misused verses make the position of women weak and vulnerable," explained Upi.

"I want to make this story so that there are no women like Renata or a man like Edwin. At first it was difficult because of the general genre and the story is that many people think the issue is sensitive but the issue is related," he continued.

Interestingly, three of the main characters in this film are the winners of the Citra Cup. Laura Basuki as the main character was surprised to be trusted to be able to play this film.

"I've never met or accompanied Ms. Upi so she was surprised when she was contacted by Mr. Parwez to play this script. I was supported by playing in a solid script and I was also supported with artisticity, costumes, make-up," said Laura Basuki.

"When reading the script, Edwin's character is very sensitive. There is a concept that is put forward because Upi has already poked important issues. Edwin is also a symbol of the manifestation of the dogma that is not true," said Ario Bayu.

The film Sehavi Semat akan tayang di bioskop mulai 11 Januari 2024.