The Jungle School

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.

It also received nine nominations at the 2014 Indonesian Film Festival, winning two for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Child Performer for Nengkabau Sunting.

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.

[1] In October 2013, it was announced Miles Films had optioned the autobiographical book Sokola Rimba by anthropologist and educator Butet Manurung.