7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita
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7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita (7 Hearts 7 Loves 7 Women, often abbreviated 7 Hati) is a 2011 Indonesian film
. Written and directed by Robby Ertanto, it stars Jajang C. Noer
, Marcella Zalianty, Happy Salma
, Olga Lydia, Intan Kieflie, and Henky Solaiman. It follows the story of seven women connected through their obstetrician, Kartini. It was nominated for 6 awards at the 2010 Indonesian Film Festival
as well as eight at the 2011 Indonesian Movie Awards
, where it won two.
Happy Salma was approached to play the role of Yanti, a prostitute. Salma accepted the role, on the condition that she not have any form of physical contact with the male performers. She later said that "it’s okay to play a sensual character, but [she did not] want to do such scenes".
), is a 45-year-old obstetrician who finds herself increasingly sympathetic with her patients. These patients include Ratna (Intan Kieflie), a hijab
-wearing woman who is pregnant for the first time; Rara (Tamara Tyasmara), Ratna's 14-year-old sister; Yanti (Happy Salma
), a prostitute; Lili (Olga Lydia), a pregnant Chinese Indonesian
woman; and Lastri (Radia), an obese woman.
Each character has their own problems, which they confide to Kartini about. Ratna is overworked and has to support her family, without the help of her materialistic husband. Rara is worried that she may be pregnant after having sexual intercourse with her boyfriend. Yanti suffers from cervical cancer. Lili has been sexually abused by her husband, but thinks of it as an indication of his love. Lastri is newly-married and trying to get pregnant. Kartini herself has had bad experiences in her former relationships, making her afraid of commitment.
The Jakarta Post
called 7 Hati "A heart-warming drama staring an outstanding cast and offering a genuine reality check on Indonesian women". KapanLagi.com praised its visuals, music, scenario, and character development.
. It was also nominated for eight awards at the 2011 Indonesian Movie Awards
, winning two; Happy Salma won Best Supporting Actress, while Rangga Djoned won Best Newcomer.
Cinema of Indonesia
Though the cinema of Indonesia has a long history, the industry is currently struggling and developing.-Colonial era:The first film made in Indonesia was the 1926 silent film, Loetoeng Kasaroeng, by Dutch directors G. Kruger and L. Heuveldorp...
. Written and directed by Robby Ertanto, it stars Jajang C. Noer
Jajang C. Noer
Jajang C. Noer is an Indonesian actress and film producer. She won the best actress award at the Indonesian Film Festival in 1992 for her role in Mer's Lips. She was married to film director Arifin C...
, Marcella Zalianty, Happy Salma
Happy Salma
Jero Happy Salma Wanasari is an Indonesian actress, model, and writer. Originally working as a model, she later acted in numerous sinetron before acting in 2005's Gie. She married Ubud prince Tjokorda Bagus Dwi Santana Kertayasa in 2010...
, Olga Lydia, Intan Kieflie, and Henky Solaiman. It follows the story of seven women connected through their obstetrician, Kartini. It was nominated for 6 awards at the 2010 Indonesian Film Festival
Indonesian Film Festival
Festival Film Indonesia or known as FFI is an annual film festival organised by Indonesian Film Festival Committee...
as well as eight at the 2011 Indonesian Movie Awards
Indonesian Movie Awards
Indonesian Movie Awards is the appreciation for cinema person/production works that began in 2007. These awards are made because the result of FFI 2006 was quite disappointing for the Masyarakat Film Indonesia . But the IMA made not to compete with FFI...
, where it won two.
Production
7 Hati was written by Robby Ertanto, a student at the Jakarta Art Institute, over a period of two years. After hearing that his mother was ill, he started filming "to give something special to [his] mother as a woman" He found his inspiration in the daily struggles of women. It was Ertanto's directorial debut.Happy Salma was approached to play the role of Yanti, a prostitute. Salma accepted the role, on the condition that she not have any form of physical contact with the male performers. She later said that "it’s okay to play a sensual character, but [she did not] want to do such scenes".
Plot
7 Hati follows the story of seven women who are unknowingly interconnected. The lead character, Kartini (Jajang C. NoerJajang C. Noer
Jajang C. Noer is an Indonesian actress and film producer. She won the best actress award at the Indonesian Film Festival in 1992 for her role in Mer's Lips. She was married to film director Arifin C...
), is a 45-year-old obstetrician who finds herself increasingly sympathetic with her patients. These patients include Ratna (Intan Kieflie), a hijab
Hijab
The word "hijab" or "'" refers to both the head covering traditionally worn by Muslim women and modest Muslim styles of dress in general....
-wearing woman who is pregnant for the first time; Rara (Tamara Tyasmara), Ratna's 14-year-old sister; Yanti (Happy Salma
Happy Salma
Jero Happy Salma Wanasari is an Indonesian actress, model, and writer. Originally working as a model, she later acted in numerous sinetron before acting in 2005's Gie. She married Ubud prince Tjokorda Bagus Dwi Santana Kertayasa in 2010...
), a prostitute; Lili (Olga Lydia), a pregnant Chinese Indonesian
Chinese Indonesian
Chinese Indonesians, also called the Indonesian Chinese, are an overseas Chinese group whose ancestors emigrated from China to Indonesia, formerly a colony of the Netherlands known as the Dutch East Indies...
woman; and Lastri (Radia), an obese woman.
Each character has their own problems, which they confide to Kartini about. Ratna is overworked and has to support her family, without the help of her materialistic husband. Rara is worried that she may be pregnant after having sexual intercourse with her boyfriend. Yanti suffers from cervical cancer. Lili has been sexually abused by her husband, but thinks of it as an indication of his love. Lastri is newly-married and trying to get pregnant. Kartini herself has had bad experiences in her former relationships, making her afraid of commitment.
Themes
7 Hati is seen as a "take on women’s issues", both societal and interpersonal, similar to Berbagi Suami.Release and reception
7 Hati was released on 18 May 2011 to critical acclaim.The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post is a daily English language newspaper in Indonesia. The paper is owned by PT Bina Media Tenggara, and the head office is in the nation's capital, Jakarta....
called 7 Hati "A heart-warming drama staring an outstanding cast and offering a genuine reality check on Indonesian women". KapanLagi.com praised its visuals, music, scenario, and character development.
Awards
7 Hati was nominated for 6 awards at the 2010 Indonesian Film FestivalIndonesian Film Festival
Festival Film Indonesia or known as FFI is an annual film festival organised by Indonesian Film Festival Committee...
. It was also nominated for eight awards at the 2011 Indonesian Movie Awards
Indonesian Movie Awards
Indonesian Movie Awards is the appreciation for cinema person/production works that began in 2007. These awards are made because the result of FFI 2006 was quite disappointing for the Masyarakat Film Indonesia . But the IMA made not to compete with FFI...
, winning two; Happy Salma won Best Supporting Actress, while Rangga Djoned won Best Newcomer.