Andragogy (Indonesian: Budi Pekerti) is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Wregas Bhanuteja. The film stars Sha Ine Febriyanti as a school teacher whose reputation and career prospects get jeopardized after a video of her confronting a line-cutter goes viral.
After his debut feature film Photocopier in 2021, Bhanuteja began researching for his upcoming project and found many cyberbullying cases.[1] He stated that he was inspired by the numerous cases of cyberbullying which frequently stemmed from viral videos.[2] In October 2022, Singaporean film production company Momo Film boarded the project, announced it during the Busan Asian Contents and Film Market.[3]
Filming
Principal photography took place between November and December 2022 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.[4] The selection of Yogyakarta as the backdrop for the story is intricately connected to Bhanuteja's personal background and roots in the city. Set against the backdrop of Yogyakarta, the film incorporates a balanced use of both Javanese and Indonesian languages in its dialogues, reflecting the depiction of everyday life and activities in both casual and formal settings.[5]
Release
Andragogy had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival during the Discovery program on 9 September.[6] It was selected as the opening film for 2023 Jakarta Film Week, scheduled for 25 October.[7] The film also screened at the inaugural edition of SXSW Sydney 2023.[8]Andragogy was released in Indonesian theaters on 2 November 2023.[9]
