Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? / What's Up With Love?

You cannot run away from your first love

Cinta, which is a word for love in Indonesian language, is also the name of a smart and confident 17 years old teenage girl. Her life has always seemed so secure, with a family who loves her, friends who will always be there for her, and the attention from the most favorite guy at school. But this security was threatened when she met Rangga, a cold and cynical guy, whose father’s political background is considered “dangerous” by the government.

The encounter created a new sensation in her, and without her consent it transformed her. As a consequence, she had to go through a journey of the heart, where she has to go outside the comfort and security of her old self to discover a completely different Cinta.

Technical Specification

Indonesian Title : Ada Apa dengan Cinta?

English Title : What’s With Love?

Genre : Drama

Language : Indonesian

Subtitle : English

Production Year : 2001

Feature : 35 mm / color

Length : 11,000 feet / 8 reels

Running Time : 112 minutes

Screen Ratio : 1 : 1.85

Sound : Dolby SR

Casts & Crews

Dian Sastrowardoyo: Cinta

Nicholas Saputra : Rangga

Ladya Cheryll : Alya

Sissy Priscillia : Milly

Titi Kamal : Maura

Adinia Wirasti : Karmen

Dennis Adhiswara : Mamet

Director : Rudi Soedjarwo

Story : Mira Lesmana, Riri Riza, Prima Rusdi

Screenplay : Jujur Prananto

Producer : Riri Riza and Mira Lesmana

Cinematography : Roy Lolang

Art Director : Adrianto Sinaga

Editor : Dewi S. Alibasah

Sound : Adi Molana, Satrio Budiono, Adityawan Susanto

Music : Melly Goeslaw and Anto Hoed

Festivals & Awards

*watched by over than 2 million viewers

- Film by The Sea, The Netherlands 2002

- Indonesian Film Festival, Melbourne 2002

- Hawaii International Film Festival 2002

- Pusan International Film Festival 2002

- Tokyo International Film festival 2004

- Winner of 3 Citra Award (Indonesian Film Award) 2004

Best Song, Best Director, and Best Actress