Soegija (2012 Film)

Soegija is a 2012 Indonesian historical drama film directed by Garin Nugroho. Set against the backdrop of the 1940s during the final years of Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia, the narrative explores the life of Albertus Soegijapranata, who became the first native Indonesian archbishop. The film examines his experiences alongside those of various individuals connected to him during this period of significant political transition.

Promotional poster for the film Soegija — Promotional artwork for the 2012 film Soegija.

The film features an ensemble cast including Nirwan Dewanto as Albertus Soegijapranata, Annisa Hertami Kusumastuti, Wouter Braaf, and Andrea Reva. It was released in Indonesia on June 7, 2012, and has a runtime of 110 minutes. The dialogue is presented in Indonesian, Japanese, and Dutch.

Scene from the film Soegija — A scene depicting characters from the historical drama.

Soegija was featured at international film festivals, including the 17th Busan International Film Festival in October 2012 as part of the A Window on Asian Cinema program, and the 25th Tokyo International Film Festival.