Basri & Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy () is a 2023 short film directed, written, and edited by Khozy Rizal. It stars Arham Rizki Saputra and Rezky Chiki as the titular roles.
It had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, being the first Indonesian short film to compete for the Short Film Palme d'Or.
Premise.
Basri and Salma have been married for five years and feel pressured by those around them to have children, despite their busy lives with their "odong-odong" (kiddie ride).
Release.
"Basri & Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy" had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on 26 May 2023, being the first Indonesian short film to compete for the Short Film Palme d'Or. The film had been featured in a number of international film festivals, including Sundance Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, and Busan International Film Festival.