Booktalk “Mereka yang Pertama” with Reza Rahadian
As a reflection on this journey, Reza wrote a book titled “The First Ones,” which contains personal stories, early experiences, and the people who became an important foundation in his life and career. This book not only chronicles the journey of an actor, but is also a form of reflection on life, hard work, and the values that shape the identity of an artist. To celebrate the launch of this book and two decades of his career, a Book Talks & Meet and Greet: “The First Ones” event was held, an interactive space where Reza could share stories, reflections, and interact directly with fans and the wider community. The Meet & Greet event with Reza Rahadian will discuss opportunities in the first films that are important for young filmmakers.
Schedule
Jadwal
Venue: Main Stage Empire XXI Yogyakarta
Date: Tuesday. 2 December 2025
Time: 19:00 – 20:30
Admission Fee: Free
Speaker:
Pembicara:
Reza Rahadian
Actor, Director
Reza Rahadian Matulessy (born 5 March 1987), better known as Reza Rahadian, is an Indonesian actor who rose to prominence following his role in Woman with a Turban (2009). Since receiving his first Citra Award in 2009, he has acted in over 70 films, ranging from comedies and romances to dramas, biopics and the recent horror film. During his lustrous career, he has received five Citra Awards from the Indonesian Film Festival, the best actor from the Asia Pacific Film Festival (APFF) 2017, and several awards from other national film festivals as the best leading actor.
His films, Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash (2021), received a Golden Leopard Award from Locarno Film Festival 2021, Switzerland, and 24 Hours with Gaspar (2023) premiered at the 28th Busan International Film Festival, competing for the Kim Jiseok Award. Reza was selected as a participant of Berlin Talent 2016 and was appointed as the President of Indonesia Film Festival 2021-2023. Pangku (On Your Lap), his debut film project as director and scriptwriter that is set to be released internationally in 2025, received positive responses and was selected by several film markets.
Moderator:
Gayatri Nadya
Independent Film Curator &. Festival Organizer
She's experienced film distribution and capacity-building programs related to films, including LOCK x Full Circle Lab, Indocs Open Table and Indonesia France Film Lab. She's currently Festival Manager of Jakarta Film Week and Head of JFWNET Industry Program, an international film festival in Jakarta, Indonesia
