One Take Shoot Technique in the Film “Nyai: A Woman From Java” by Garin Nugroho

The film Nyai is the first Indonesian fiction film in the drama genre to utilize a one-take shooting technique, lasting 87 minutes without any cuts. Directed by Garin Nugroho and produced in 2016, this film is a pioneer in employing the longest long-take technique in Indonesian cinema. Set in 1927, the film portrays the life of a woman called nyai using a theatrical visual approach. The one-shot technique from beginning to end and the 1927 setting infused with theatrical elements are central to this study. This research employs qualitative methods to analyze the shooting techniques and other cinematic elements. The findings reveal that the one-take shooting technique in Nyai enhances realism by utilizing a follow-object cinematic style, an eye-level camera angle, and wide-shot framing. By combining fluid camera movements, strategic camera angles, carefully planned shot sizes, and meticulous blocking arrangements, the film immerses viewers in an experience that mirrors the immediacy and authenticity of live theater. In conclusion, Garin Nugroho's Nyai achieves a unique form of intense realism, blending cinematic techniques with a theatrical spirit, thereby offering a profound and immersive viewing experience.