Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet!

Directed by Djenar Maesa Ayu

2008•83 min
Genre
Drama
Topic
Justice
Language
Indonesian

Synopsis

Adjeng lives alone in an apartment paid for by her boyfriend, a rich businessman. A writer of children's stories, she wishes to write short stories for adults; in this, she is mentored by Asmoro with whom she is also having sex. Meanwhile, Adjeng's mothe handles various aspects of her life, constantly calling her and making surprise visits. This has led Adjeng's friends, Venny and Andien, to tease her about her overbearing mother.

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Selected Awards

Winner

Citra Awards (Indonesian Film Festival)

Best Adaptation Screenplay (2009)

Winner

Indonesian Film Festival

Special Mention for Best New Director (2009)

Footnote

  1. Social impact

    Adapted from Djenar Maesa Ayu's own short story collection of the same name

Main Cast

Titi Rajo BintangTiti Rajo BintangAdjeng
Henidar AmroeHenidar AmroeIbu
Ray SahetapyRay SahetapyAsmoro
Bucek DeppBucek DeppPacar Ibu
Jajang C. NoerJajang C. NoerBi Inah
August MelaszAugust MelaszAyah
Ayu DewiAyu DewiVenny
AAArswendo AtmowilotoRedaktur

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