Watch The Nussa Rara Film First, This Is The Impression Of The Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno

Sandiaga Uno (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Nussa's film seems to be ready to be shown in cinemas. However, the broadcast date has not been announced until now. The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy / Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno had the opportunity to watch first in a special screening, Sunday, May 30 at Senayan, South Jakarta.

Nussa is an animated film collaboration between Animation studio The Little Giantz led by Aditya Triantoro and Visinema Pictures fronted by Angga Dwimas Sasongko. This film raises the diversity in Indonesia which is a source of wealth.

“On the big screen, we want to see how Nussa lives with the diversity that exists in Indonesia. The point is we want to show that with animation we can tell about essential things that are close to our daily lives, with animation we can touch people's hearts too so that Indonesian animation can become a new milestone," said Angga Dwimas Sasongko as Executive Producer.

Angga also hopes that by showing the animated film, it can trigger Indonesian young people who have the ability but do not have the platform, platform, framework to be able to work. With the presence of "Nussa" it is hoped that more animators can collaborate together.

“There are so many young people who have extraordinary abilities but do not have the platform, platform, framework to be able to work. We hope that through 'Nussa', the public can believe that Indonesia can have animations that are done well," he said.

After watching, Sandi appreciated the presence of an animated film made by the country's children. "I appreciate the presence of this (animated) film. I am sure that with the quality that continues to be improved, one day quality films like 'Nussa' will make Indonesia proud in the world," said Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, June 1.

"In the midst of this pandemic, many filmmakers collaborate and produce products that are not only good to look at, but also have Indonesian values. In fact, they are very relevant to people's daily lives," said Sandiaga.

While watching the film together, SOE Minister Erick Thohir, President Commissioner of PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Triawan Munaf, Vina Panduwinata, director Angga Dwimas Sasongko, Deputy for Marketing Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf Nia Niscaya, and Deputy for Digital Economy and Creative Products Kemenparekraf/ Pareekraf Muhammad Neil El Himam.

"I also appreciate Mr. Erick Thohir and Mr. Triawan Munaf who pay attention to the film sector in Indonesia. Mas Angga said that the animated film cost was high. On the positive side, this film employs more than 400 filmmakers who are involved in the production. very broad. In terms of technology, this film uses the best technology today so it is expected to be a trigger for Indonesian children to display other cool works. I am very proud, "he said.

Movement Back to the Cinema

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy explained that this activity was also part of the Return to Cinema movement. Where the program will be implemented in the third quarter. It is hoped that with the #Bembalikebioskop program which is supported by strict and disciplined implementation of health protocols, Indonesian cinema will rise again.

In early 2020, the number of Indonesian film viewers showed promising growth. Indonesian films have been watched by more than 12.5 million people in a period of three months from January to March 2020. However, during the pandemic, as of today, the data for cinema visitors is only around 454,000 people.

“Discipline with health protocols is the key for the film world to rise. We invite the audience to be disciplined in implementing this health protocol. Starting from the beginning of entering the cinema, then buying tickets with non-cash, to wearing masks during the show. Film operators also pay attention to the regulation of indoor air circulation, spraying disinfectants before and after the film show," he said.