Basri and Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy
Indonesia / Fiction / 15' / HD / Color / 2023
A husband and wife married for 5 years, own an Odong-Odong at the carnival together, spending their days entertaining and taking care of other people’s children without any of their own. Between meddling relatives, self-doubt and an explosive confrontation, they uncover why they have not been blessed with a child.
Director: Khozy Rizal
Script: Khozy Rizal
Director of Photography: Andi Moch Palaguna
Producer: John Badalu, Sue Turley
Music: Abdul Chaliq DP
Editing: Khozy Rizal
Sound: Rafiat Arya
Cast: Arham Rizky Saputra, Rezky Chiki, Hj. Sugiati, Alghifari Jasin, Alif Anggara, Sri Eka Putri, Utri Fadhilla Muslimin, Syifa Mahya, Raka Ardhinata Putra Wardhany, Raja Pricha Putra Wardhani, Siti Nur Aisyah
CV
Khozy Rizal is a filmmaker based in Makassar, Indonesia. He started making films in 2021 with the short film Makassar is a City for Football Fans, official selection at Sundance Film Festival, BFI Flare and many others. In 2023, he directed Basri & Salma in a Never-ending Comedy, world premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Basri & Salma in a Never-ending Comedy is the first Indonesian short film that is eligible to compete for Palme d’Or for short film.
Filmography
Makassar is a City for Football Fans 2021
Basri and Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy 2023
Festivals Attended & Awards
Cannes Film Festival - Short Films Competition 2023 - World Premiere
Guanajuato International Film Festival 2023, Mexico - Best International Short Fiction Award
DokuFest - International Documentary and Short Film Festival 2023, Kosovo
Anonimul International Independent Film Festival 2023, Romania
Busan International Film Festival 2023, South Korea
Calgary International Film Festival 2023, Canada
Vancouver International Film Festival 2023, Canada
Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2023, New Zealand - Best International Film Award
International Short Film Festival of Cyprus 2023
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival 2023, Australia
SXSW Sydney 2023, Australia - Best Short Film Award
Alice nella Città 2023, Italy - Best Screenplay Award
AFI FEST Film Festival 2023, USA - Special Jury Mention for Cinematography
Jakarta Film Week 2023, Indonesia
Interfilm - International Shortfilm Festival Berlin 2023, Germany - Special Mention
Cork International Film Festival 2023, Ireland - Grand Prix International Short Award
Chilliwack Independent Film Festival 2023, Canada
QCinema 2023, Philippines
Cinemaforum Film Festival 2023, Poland
Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival 2023, Indonesia
Singapore International Film Festival 2023
Festival Séquence Court-Métrage 2023, France
Sundance Film Festival 2024, USA
London Short Film Festival 2024, UK
Minimalen Short Film Festival 2024, Norway - Special Mention
Festival du court métrage de Clermont-Ferrand 2024, France
Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2024, USA
Pragueshorts Film Festival 2024, Czech Republic
Landshut Short Film Festival 2024, Germany
Kino Pavasaris - Vilnius International Film Festival 2024, Lithuania
Festival International du Film de Fribourg 2024, Switzerland
Indie Short Film Festival 2024, USA