Paul Agusta
Also Known As: Paul Fauzan Agusta
Biography: Paul Fauzan Agusta (born on September 1, 1980, in Kampung Melayu, South Jakarta) is an Indonesian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and film curator known for his contributions to independent cinema. He is the son of Minangkabau literary figure Leon Agusta and Margaret "Maggie" Rose Glade, a feminist figure from the United States with German, Irish, and Welsh ancestry. After completing his film studies in the United States, Paul returned to Indonesia in 2003 and became actively involved in the national film industry. He is known for his belief that video has democratized opportunities for anyone to create in the field of cinema, emphasizing the importance of well-developed storytelling. One of his latest works is the film Onde Mande! (2023), a family comedy-drama deeply rooted in Minangkabau culture. In this film, Paul involved many local actors from West Sumatra to enhance the authenticity and cultural essence of Minang. He expressed his satisfaction with the performances of the local actors, who successfully supported the cultural elements of the film. With his dedication to showcasing local culture and his contributions to independent cinema, Paul Fauzan Agusta remains a significant figure in the Indonesian film industry.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Jakarta, Indonesia
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Birthday: September 01, 1980
Age: 44 years old
Gender: Male
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Menunggu Bunda
Overview: Mrs. Yenny suddenly fainted and was unconscious. Lying in bed accompanied by her three children, Alya, Alma, Andra, and her slowly declining Alzheimer's husband, Marsio. In one tiring night of survival, a family secret is revealed. Alya will break the promise she swore to her mother she will keep. The other two children, Alma and Andra, fight for their individuality feud. In the midst of a family crisis, the children, Alya, Alma, and Andra soon realize that they don't really know anything about their own mother. Who he really is? And who is their father? Meanwhile, two doctors, Dr. Myra and Dr. Miyagi struggles with the reality of the inability of medical care in the face of imminent death.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2021-11-28
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Ringroad
Overview: Mulyani, a domestic worker who decided to run away from an elite housing complex with Reza, her boyfriend, a construction worker. They are on an adventure and have to face the consequences of violating Mulyani's work contract.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-21
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The Hijra
Overview: In 1912, Javanese activist Omar Said Tjokroaminoto co-founds the Sarekat Islam party to fight injustices of the Dutch East Indies' colonial regime.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2015-04-09
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The Prize!
Overview: Angku Wan, a retired teacher who won a raffle prize from a soap company. With those billions, Angku Wan intends to build a village for the common good. However, before claiming the money, Angku Wan died. The leader and villagers then worked together to devise a plan to claim the prize by faking Angku Wan's death. Things got complicated when a company representative came to validate the win.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2023-06-22
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DOA: Cari Jodoh
Overview: Otoy and Ali remind Doyok to find a match. Doyok seeks his true love from blind dates. It is thrilling because they get stuck in difficult situations.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2018-08-16
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Ali Topan
Overview: Ali Topan who is a hooligan with a motorbike who always roams the streets. His motivation that needs money for his life makes him ready to do work without much talk. Until he works as a private detective, journalist until he is ready to solve cases.
Genres: Action Crime Comedy Drama Adventure Romance
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2024-02-14
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THE RAGE, Blood From The Sea
Overview: A woman named Rara who experiences a strange incident on the South coast. A murder far from humanity sets in motion a vicious chain of revenge.
Genres: Horror Mystery Thriller Comedy
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2024-08-05
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A Copy of My Mind
Overview: The new romance between a beauty salon worker and a subtitle writer for pirated DVDs gets pulled into danger when they view a forbidden recording.
Genres: Drama Crime Romance
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2016-02-11
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Kenapa Harus Bule?
Overview: Pipin Kartika is obsessed to get a foreigner / "bule", to be her husband. Frustrated of meeting many jerk bules in Jakarta, Pipin decided to move to Bali to find love.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2018-03-09
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Nay
Overview: Nay, who's pregnant for about 11 weeks now, has to face life's adversities and the true nature of the people around her: her boyfriend Ben, her manager Ajeng, Ben's mother, and Pram - who she thinks is dependable. Shot entirely in a car.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2015-11-19
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The Carousel Never Stops Turning
Overview: This film talks about today’s Indonesia from different perspectives—economy, politics, arts and culture, society, laws, and history—outlined in several fragments influenced by one another.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2017-11-01
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Abracadabra
Overview: A black comedy from a magician named Lukman who performs illusion magic that suddenly become real.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2019-11-19
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In the Absence of the Sun
Overview: A tender, melancholic night is experienced through the eyes of three women as they struggle to find themselves in this ever-changing jungle of Jakarta.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2014-06-19
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Gundala
Overview: Sancaka has lived on the streets since his parents left him. Living a hard life, Sancaka survives by thinking about his own safety. When the condition of the city gets worse and injustice rages throughout the country, Sancaka must decide whether he continues to live to look after himself or rise to become their oppressed hero.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2019-08-29
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Jakarta vs Everybody
Overview: Dom came to Jakarta with a hope of becoming an actor. His encounter with Pingkan and Radit brings him deep into the labyrinth of drug trafficking. Will he abandon his dream?
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2020-11-26
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Preman
Overview: A deaf criminal with a traumatic past and his son must fight their way out of their small Indonesian village after witnessing a horrible murder, pitting the gangster against the mob outfit that employed him.
Genres: Drama Crime Action
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2021-04-08
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Imperfect
Overview: As a cosmetics company employee deals with insecurities about her body image, she considers a transformation for a chance at a promotion.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2019-12-19
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Filosofi Kopi
Overview: The level-headed owner of a struggling coffee shop finds his future at risk when his partner -- a talented but cocky barista -- makes a major bet.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2015-04-08
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The Returning
Overview: A husband was declared missing during a rock climbing accident. Later, he returned home and strange things began happening around the house.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2018-11-01
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Benyamin the Troublemaker
Overview: Knowing the headquarter and home of Betawi suburbs will be evicted, Pengki, Somad, and Achie sabotage illegal casinos in Jakarta. They drain all the gambling money to buy the land that will be evicted.
Genres: Drama Music Comedy Action
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2018-03-01
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Sundul Gan: The Story of Kaskus
Overview: The strugggle experienced by Andrew Dervish (played by Albert Halim) and Ken Dean Lawadinata (played by Dion Wiyoko) in building Kaskus, the no. 1 online discussion forum in Indonesia. Kaskus, which stands for whispered gossips, initially started from college assignments and were made from a free software. In this film, Indonesian film lovers will not only be entertained by the story of the friendship of two friends whose personality contradict each other, but also learn how friendship can be a capital base to build a successful business.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2016-05-31
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All Is Forgiven, for We Have Been Happy
Overview: The film tells the story of Leon Agusta (1938-2015), a poet, cultural activist, and playwright who was born in Sigiran, Lake ManinJau, West Sumatra. Leon’s craft was fueled by pain of the past from the tragedies, betrayals, and the many instances love has touched his life. His activism was driven by his love of his birthplace and the betterment of others. Semua Sudah Dimaafkan sebab Kita Pernah Bahagia sees Paul Agusta; Leon’s youngest son recounts what he remembers of his father as well as following him to trace back Leon’s early years to find the roots of his passion and pain to further know the complex individual that was his father, Leon Agusta.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: id
Release Date: 2017-12-02
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