Asian Feature Film Competition

Autobiography

Makbul MUBARAK Indonesia, France, Germany, Poland, Singapore, Philippines, Qatar 115 mins PG13 (Some Coarse Language) Singapore Premiere

FILM SYNOPSIS

The relationship between an authoritarian father figure and a diffident young man forms a gripping study of power relations.

Quiet and mild-mannered Rakib is the housekeeper of a mansion belonging to former general Purna, who has returned to contest the local election. The two develop a father–son bond: Purna takes young Rakib under his wing, while Rakib gains confidence with his guidance. A dyed-in-the-wool autocrat, Purna does not tolerate even the slightest threat to his power. A defaced campaign banner sets off a violent reaction, and Rakib is soon forced to confront his own morality and complicity in an unjust system.

Though set in post-dictatorship Indonesia, Autobiography evokes terror reminiscent of the Suharto era. In a time where we see the rise of strongman rule, Autobiography is a sobering reminder of what could be if power is left unchecked and the people remain passive.

FILM INFO

FILM CREDITS

Makbul MUBARAK

Makbul MUBARAK is an Indonesian film critic-turned-filmmaker. His short films include Sugih (Dog’s Lullaby) (2015), The Malediction (2017), which earned the Special Mention at the 28th SGIFF, and A Plastic Cup of Tea Before Her (2018). Autobiography, his feature debut, won the FIPRESCI Award for Best Film from Orizzonti and the International Film Critics’ Week at Venice Film Festival.

CONTACT

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Screening Details

  • Date/Time

  • Venue

    Golden Village Plaza Singapura, Hall 9

  • Runtime

    115 mins

  • Q&A with filmmaker(s)

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