Deputy Governor Watches Pelangi di Mars with Orphans

Deputy Jakarta Governor, Rano Karno invited 400 orphans and Jakarta Pintar Card (KJP) recipients watching Pelangi di Mars movie at Epicentrum XXI, Jalan HR Rasuna Said, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, Friday (3/27).

This film embraces a new genre

In his remarks, Rano advised the 400 children to continue their enthusiasm for learning in order to achieve their dreams.

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"After the Eid al-Fitr holiday, everyone must return to school. Keep up the enthusiasm for learning," he said.

Rano also expressed his appreciation to the filmmakers of 'Pelangi di Mars', who he said had dared to introduce a new genre of film in Indonesia.

"I respect Upie and her friends. Their courage is truly remarkable. This film embraces a new genre and, hopefully, can provide an alternative for children to watch a variety of Indonesian films," he added.

In order for this movie to have a long-lasting presence in the Indonesian and Jakarta film industry, Rano asked the filmmakers to coordinate with PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro) and adjust the screening format at the Planetarium, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM).

"Planetarium attendance is currently phenomenal, every day. If you were to show this film in a cinema, it might only last two or three months, but at the planetarium, it could be played for years," he continued.

Rano added, on Earth Day, April 22nd, if a film in this format could be screened at the Planetarium, it would certainly be a very interesting and educational spectacle for visitors.

The director of the Pelangi di Mars movie, Upie Guava, explained that this film was made because he felt that the category of children's and family movies was still very limited in Indonesia.

"We felt compelled to provide an alternative so that Indonesian children have the choice to watch their own films. This is because children also deserve child-friendly and inspiring entertainment," he explained.

This movie, which tells the story of protecting the earth, friendship, accepting one's shortcomings, and respecting each other's shortcomings, is expected to make children imagine various possibilities that will occur in the future.

"Through this new genre of science fiction, students can reflect on their own aspirations and aspirations for the future. I also ask that those of you who have watched this film tell your friends so they can watch it too," he stated.