Mecca I'm Coming (Indonesian: Mekah I'm Coming) is a 2019 Indonesian satirical romantic comedy film, written and directed by Jeihan Angga in his feature-length directorial debut. The film stars Rizky Nazar and Michelle Ziudith, as Eddy and Eni, respectively, whose relationship is at risk after Eni is forced to marry Pietoyo (Dwi Sasono), a wicked rich businessman, by her father.
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| Indonesian | Mekah I'm Coming |
| Directed by | Jeihan Angga |
| Written by | Jeihan Angga |
| Produced by | Hanung Bramantyo |
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| Cinematography | Robby Herbi |
| Edited by | Ahyat Andrianto |
| Music by | Krisna Purna |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
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| Box office | Rp 3.2 billion ($229,704) |
The film had its world premiere at the 14th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. At the 9th Maya Awards, it won five awards for Best Feature Film, Best Directorial Debut Film, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Rasiti), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Irawan), and Best Adapted Screenplay, out of twelve nominations. The film marks the final film appearance of Ria Irawan, who died in January 2020.
Premise
editA failed mechanic, Eddy, embarks on Hajj pilgrimage to prove himself to his girlfriend, Eni, and her father, before she is forced to marry Pietoyo, a wicked rich businessman.[1]
Cast
edit- Rizky Nazar as Eddy
- Michelle Ziudith as Eni
- Totos Rasiti as Mr. Soleh
- Ephy Sekuriti as Fajrul
- Ria Irawan as Mrs. Ramah
- Dwi Sasono as Pietoyo
- Rasyid Karim as Mr. Rojak
- Jennifer Coppen as Tuti Tutanti
- Fanny Fadillah as Mr. Somad
- Cici Tegal as merchant owner
- Yusril Fahriza as Pardijon
- Ananta Rispo as hotel receptionist
- Yati Pesek as Pietoyo's mother
Release
editMecca I'm Coming had its world premiere at the 14th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival.[2] The film was theatrically released on 5 March 2020.[3] It garnered 82,170 moviegoers during its run and grossed Rp 3.2 billion ($229,704).[4]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Bandung Film Festival | 14 November 2020 | Best Director | Jeihan Angga | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Actor | Rizky Nazar | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Ria Irawan | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Ahyat Andrianto | Nominated | |||
| Citra Awards | 5 December 2020 | Best Supporting Actor | Totos Rasiti | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Ria Irawan | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Editing | Ahyat Andrianto | Nominated | |||
| Film Pilihan Tempo | 21 December 2020 | Film Pilihan Tempo | Mecca I'm Coming | Won | [7] |
| Best Director | Jeihan Angga | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Rizky Nazar | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Michelle Ziudith | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Totos Rasiti | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Ria Irawan | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Jeihan Angga | Won | |||
| Maya Awards | 6-7 March 2021 | Best Feature Film | Hanung Bramantyo | Won | [8] |
| Best Directorial Debut | Jeihan Angga | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Rizky Nazar | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Michelle Ziudith | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Totos Rasiti | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Ria Irawan | Won | |||
| Best Brief Performance | Siti Fauziah | Nominated | |||
| Dwi Sasono | Nominated | ||||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Jeihan Angga | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Ahyat Andrianto | Nominated | |||
| Best Poster Design | Apri Kusbiantoro | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Deki Yudhanto | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Sinopsis Mekah I'm Coming, Kisah Cinta Berbalut Drama Komedi" [The synopsis of Mecca I'm Coming, a love story wrapped in a comedy-drama]. CNN Indonesia. 8 March 2020. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ "Mekah I'm Coming: Komedi Renyah tentang Penipuan Travel Haji" [Mecca I'm Coming: Comedy about Hajj travel fraud]. Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. 5 November 2019. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Herfianto (12 February 2020). "Film Mekah I'm Coming Akan Hadir 5 Maret 2020 di Bioskop" [Mekah I'm Coming will screen in cinema on 5 March 2020]. Liputan 6. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ @bicaraboxoffice (7 November 2020). "2020 Citra Awards nominated-films by moviegoers" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 September 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Pradana, Bagus (10 September 2020). "Imperfect Raih Tujuh Nominasi di Festival Film Bandung 2020" [Imperfect received seven nominations at the 2020 Bandung Film Festival]. Media Indonesia. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Asih, Ratnaning (8 November 2020). "Daftar Nominasi FFI 2020, Perempuan Tanah Jahanam Muncul di Mayoritas Kategori" [The full list of Citra Awards nominations, Impetigore leads]. Liputan6.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Perayaan Virtual Film Pilihan Tempo 2020" [Virtual ceremony of Film Pilihan Tempo 2020]. Tempo. 1 March 2021. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Supintou, Aulia (25 February 2021). "Daftar Nominasi Piala Maya 2020, Mayoritas Tayang di Netflix!" [List of 2020 Maya Awards nominations, most of them are available on Netflix!]. IDN Times. Archived from the original on 26 April 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2021.