Reza Rahadian's Film Based on Grandmother's Life to Debut at Busan Asian Project Market
Reza Rahadian's film 'Casparina' tells the story of a journalist who returns home after decades in exile. The film is inspired by the life of his grandmother, Francisca Casparina Fanggidaej.
The film offers a personal and historical perspective on exile and return, relevant to international audiences.
- person
- Francisca Casparina Fanggidaej
- work
- Casparina
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Inspired by real life
The film is based on the life of Reza Rahadian's grandmother, who was stripped of her Indonesian citizenship in 1965.
Second feature film
This is Reza Rahadian's second feature film as a director, following his debut in 2018.
Common questions
What is the film 'Casparina' about?
'Casparina' follows a journalist who returns home after being stripped of her Indonesian citizenship in 1965.
Sources
- Reza Rahadian Turns His Grandmother’s Decades in Exile Into Busan Asian Project Market Drama ‘Casparina’ By Naman Ramachandran, Variety · variety.com
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