The Jungle School (Indonesian: Sokola Rimba) is a 2013 biographical drama film written and directed by Riri Riza. It follows the life of the anthropologist and educator Butet Manurung, portrayed by Prisia Nasution.

The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 21 November 2013. It won the Best Feature Film at the 2013 Maya Awards. It also received nine nominations at the 2014 Indonesian Film Festival, winning two for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Child Performer for Nengkabau Sunting.

Premise

The Jungle School follows the life of anthropologist and educator Butet Manurung who teaches Orang Rimba children living in Bukit Duabelas National Park, Jambi, to read and count.

Cast

Production

In October 2013, it was announced Miles Films had optioned the autobiographical book Sokola Rimba by anthropologist and educator Butet Manurung. Principal photography began in June 2013 and took place in Jambi. More than eighty Orang Rimba people took part during the filming.

Release

The Jungle School was released theatrically in Indonesia on 21 November 2013. It garnered 39,443 admissions during its theatrical run.

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Maya Awards21 December 2013Best Feature FilmThe Jungle SchoolWon
Best DirectorRiri RizaNominated
Best Actress in a Leading RolePrisia NasutionNominated
Best Young PerformerNyungsang BungoNominated
Best Adapted ScreenplayRiri RizaNominated
Best SoundSatrio BudionoNominated
Best Film ScoreAksan SjumanNominated
Indonesian Film Festival6 December 2014Best PictureMira LesmanaNominated
Best DirectorRiri RizaNominated
Best ActressPrisia NasutionNominated
Best Adapted ScreenplayRiri RizaWon
Best Film EditingW. IchwandiardonoNominated
Best Original ScoreAksan SjumanNominated
Best SoundYusuf A. Patawari and Satrio BudionoNominated
Best Art DirectionEros EflinNominated
Best Child PerformerNengkabau SuntingWon

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