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Reza Rahadian’s ‘Casparina’ tells of a mother’s 32 years in exile
Reza Rahadian is developing “Casparina,” a film inspired by the life of his grandmother, Indonesian journalist Francisca Casparina Fanggidaej.
In the story, Rina is forced into exile after opposing the government and losing her citizenship in 1965.
She leaves her children behind and spends 32 years away, first in Beijing and later in the Netherlands.
After the old regime falls, she returns to Indonesia and tries to reconnect with her now-grown children, who have lived without her.
The film explores the hurt caused by their separation and the political pressures behind it.
Its story reflects upheaval in Indonesia that forced people into exile and divided families.
The project is still in early scriptwriting, and its producers are seeking partners, collaborators and funding opportunities in Busan.
Reza Rahadian’s film “Casparina” tells the story of his grandmother Francisca Casparina Fanggidaej, who spent 32 years in exile.
Fanggidaej, a journalist, lost her Indonesian citizenship in 1965 after opposing the government.
The film follows her return to her children, who grew up without her, after the old regime collapsed.
“Casparina” is in the early stages of scriptwriting and is part of the Asian Project Market in Busan.
Its producers hope to find partners, film funds and co-production opportunities.
- Who
- The film is directed by Reza Rahadian and inspired by his grandmother, Francisca Casparina Fanggidaej.
- What
- Casparina” is a drama about a mother’s exile and reunion with her children.
- When
- Fanggidaej lost her citizenship in 1965 and spent 32 years in exile. The project is featured at the Busan Asian Project Market.
- Where
- The story involves Indonesia, Beijing and the Netherlands; the project is being presented in Busan.
- Why
- Fanggidaej was exiled after opposing the government, according to the article.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This is for me a very important story
what it means to be a mother that is absent for 32 years
a victim of an era
Fanggidaej lost her Indonesian citizenship while in Beijing, according to the producers.
Fanggidaej’s exile ended and she reconnected with her family.
Rahadian’s first feature as director, “On Your Lap,” won four prizes at the Busan festival’s Vision awards.
Casparina” was presented at the Asian Project Market in Busan.
- Director
- Reza Rahadian
- Inspiration
- Francisca Casparina Fanggidaej, Rahadian’s grandmother
- Citizenship revoked
- 1965
- Time in exile
- 32 years
- Exile locations
- Beijing and the Netherlands
- Project stage
- Early scriptwriting
Sources
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