Layar presents an interesting concept about the impact of the pandemic on small local cinemas, highlighting the struggles of a community trying to revive a beloved theater. However, inconsistencies in logic, timeline, and character motivations weaken the narrative’s believability. Despite its potential, the film’s execution—especially in acting and dialogue—falls short, though it still offers meaningful commentary on nostalgia and collective memory. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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Layar
Overview
Marni, 35 years old, a village woman who is very happy because she was accepted to work at the Merapi Theatre. After just a week of work, cinemas are closed due to the pandemic. Employees were mowed down, sails had to be lowered. Cinema for sale. This is a story about how Marni tries to maintain the only screen in the cinema with all her efforts.
Release date
13/01/2023
Votes
1
Popularity
1.0
Siti Fauziah
Marni/Ani
Pritt Timothy
Bimo
Adi Marsono
Joko
Brilliana Arfira Desy
Wati
Resti Praditaningtyas
Rani
Aryudha Fasha
Agus
Kurniawan Hasnajaya
Tanto
Freddy Rotterdam
Cipto
Tri Sudarsono
Purnomo
Tuminten
Giyem
Nafeeza Az-Zahra
Little Ani
Bambang Paningron
Sapto
Kukuh Riyadi
Haryo
Elnani Yuliana
Yani
Ernanta "Soeyik" Kusuma
Ani's Father
Nunung Rieta
Ani's Mother
Agik Gumilar
Surya
Djohan Ekspresi
Dece
Christine Jogja
Dewi
Onet Adithia Rizlan
Saras Wijaya
"Tuwek" Dinmas Herjuna
Koko
Sri Widayati
Citizen
Petrus Billy
Youth
Nicholas Angga
Youth
Eka Kecap
Film Community's Spokesperson
Denta Aditya
Eastern Indonesian's Spokeperson
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