Harlot's Prayer (; God, Allow Me to Sin) is a 2023 Indonesian drama film directed by Hanung Bramantyo from a screenplay by Ifan Ismail, based on the 2003 novel Tuhan Izinkan Aku Menjadi Pelacur! by Muhiddin M. Dahlan. It stars Aghniny Haque as Kiran. It had its world premiere at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week on 27 October 2023 and was released in Indonesian theatres on 22 May 2024.
The film received four nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Actress (Haque).
Premise Kiran spends her youth dedicated to serving her community and religious figures she deeply respects. However, after experiencing multiple losses and betrayals, she decides to break away from her faith, taking control of her own thoughts and body in a rebellious act. She then chooses to take even bigger risks, exposing herself to greater danger.
Cast Aghniny Haque as Kiran Donny Damara as Tomo Djenar Maesa Ayu as Ami Andri Mashadi as Daarul Fauzi Samo Rafael as Hudan Gotheng Iku Ahkin as Kiran's father
Production The development of the script began in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. In February 2023, it was announced that Dapur Films optioned the film adaptation rights to adapt the 2003 novel Tuhan Izinkan Aku Menjadi Pelacur! by Muhiddin M. Dahlan into a feature film, alongside the cast announcement of Aghniny Haque and Andri Mashadi. The principal photography began in May 2023, taking place at the University of Amikom in Yogyakarta.
Release Harlot's Prayer had its world premiere at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week, competing for the Global Feature Award, on 27 October 2023. It was also screened at the 18th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival during the Indonesian Film Showcase section. The film was released in Indonesian theatres on 22 May 2024. It garnered 442,663 admissions during its first ten days. It garnered 655,725 admissions during its theatrical run.
Accolades Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Festival Film Bandung9 November 2024 Highly Commended Film Harlot's Prayer Highly Commended Leading Actor Donny Damara Highly Commended Leading Actress Aghniny Haque Highly Commended Screenplay Ifan Ismail and Hanung Bramantyo Highly Commended Cinematography Satria Kurnianto Highly Commended Art Direction Edy Wibowo Indonesian Film Festival20 November 2024 Best Actress Aghniny Haque Best Supporting Actor Donny Damara Best Adapted Screenplay Ifan Ismail Best Editing Haris F. Syah
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