Fajar Bustomi Bangun Surau And Kincir Air In Order To Get Maximum Results In Buya Hamka Film

JAKARTA - Buya Hamka film is predicted to be the most expensive Indonesian film at this time. To make up the face of Vino G Bastian alone, it requires Rp. 3 billion.

Another cost of producing Buya Hamka films is to build a set, in the form of surau (musholla) and a mill. The set was built for the needs of the scene in this film.

Buya Hamka film director, Fajar Bustomi revealed, it took a long time to build the set of surau and water mills for the ablution. "This location was prepared for 30 days. It was used for the shooting period for about 7 days," he said when contacted Tuesday, March 28.

The obstacles experienced when building this set were not easy. Starting from the swift river water that made the mill axis shift, so that during filming the art crew, they had to dive and turn the mill manually.

"This location is located in one of the areas in Payakumbuh, West Sumatra. With a beautiful hilly background, supporting the shooting angle that will spoil the eyes," explained Fajar.

This set was built to support the scene when Buya Hamka was still young. "At this time, Hamka, learned to recite the Koran, studied pencak silat, at that time Hamka was a dozen years old," added Fajar.

Films played by Vino G Bastian, Laudya Chintya Bella, Dessy Ratnasari, Donny Damara, Reza Rahadian, Ayu Laksmi, Anjasmara, Marthino Lio, Reybong, Mawar De Jongh, Mathias Muchus Verdi Solaeman, Teuku Rifnu Wikana, Ben Kasyafani, Wafda Lubis, Ferry Salim, Donny Kesuma, Donny Kesuma, Cok Simbara, Roy Sungkono, Yoriko Angeline, Ajil Ditto, Zayyan Sakha, and Yoga Pratama, will be broadcasted in a group of Indonesian cinemas on April 20, 2023.