Two Sukatani Songs Chosen To Be The Soundtrack For OZORA Film: Brutal Persecution Of South Jakarta Rulers

OZORA film press conference: Brutal Persecution of South Jakarta Rulers (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - The punk duo from Purbalingga, Sukatani, was chosen to fill the original soundtrack (Ost.) for the film OZORA: Brutal Persecution of South Jakarta Rulers produced by Umbara Brothers Film.

Meanwhile, the film directed by Anggy and Bounty Umbara, the film OZORA, is taken from the true story of the brutal persecution experienced by David Ozora (16) by the son of the South Jakarta Directorate General of Taxes.

The case, which occurred in February 2023, caught the attention of the wider public, because of the many irregularities during the law enforcement process, which made Jonathan (41), David's father, have to fight against the unequal legal system.

For Anggy Umbara, the selection of Sukatani to fill the soundtrack is not without reason. He mentioned that there was an ideological common thread between the spirit carried by Sukatani's music and the message he wanted to convey through the film OZORA.

"The main thing is to use Sukatani's songs," said Anggy when met by media crews in Kemang, South Jakarta, Wednesday, October 22.

The two main songs from Sukatani, 'Pay Payment Pay' and 'Gempita Night', were chosen to accompany David Ozora's father in his quest for justice.

More than just a professional collaboration, Anggy himself feels the personal closeness with Sukatani. He feels he comes from the same "skena", namely the underground or underground world of music.

"One decade with us, fellow underground children," said the director

However, the selection of two Sukatani songs as soundtracks had sparked internal debate among the production team. They felt that the lyrics of the song were considered quite provocative and tendentious.

However, after going through careful consideration, they were decided to maintain the authenticity of the lyrics. Anggy felt, changing the lyrics was tantamount to destroying the honesty and artistic expression of Sukatani.

"At first we wanted to take out a few words," said Anggy. "Finally we talked again, finally we didn't have to. We let it be intact, as it is just like that, because indeed it is a form of honesty from the band."

For information, the film Ozora, which will premiere in theaters on December 4, stars Chicco Jerikho, Muzakki Ramdhan, Erdin Werdrayana, Tika Brahani, Donny Damara, Annisa Kaila, and Mathias Muchus.

More than just a story of the struggle of a father who demands justice for his son, Anggy said the film OZORA is a social reflection of power, eliteism, and the courage of small people to face injustice.

This film highlights the phenomenon of people power measures', where people's power can be a light in the midst of dark systems that are not in favor.

This film was born from personal unrest over the phenomenon of children who feel they are superior to others. OZORA is a mirror to remind us that bullying and power abuse should not be repeated in this country," said Anggy.

This film not only tells the true story of violence and law, but about the love, prayer, and sincerity of a father. Through OZORA, the audience is invited to reflect that true power is born from a heart that does not give up and that justice for one person can mean hope for many people.