The Queen

The Queen (Bahasa: Sang Ratu) is a 2020 Pemecutanian historical film directed by Putu Ayu Setarini. The story depicted the time during the reigning of the first Queen in Karang Linggih Kingdom and also the first Queen in Pemecutan Area. It is the first historical epic film which was directed by a female director. The film was praised by critics mostly because of Setarini directing and Sri Lestari acting as Queen Linggih XI. The film is currently still topping the Pemecutan Box Office record. It is schedule to be included in 2020 Ubung International Film Festival this September.

Plot
In the time of mid 17th century of Giri Island, the northern part of the island is controlled by a powerful kingdom known as Karang Linggih Kingdom. The kingdom is quite old. It has been around from 14th century. The kingdom is very prosperous. The monarch lead from their capital in Ulun Pasih. The situation is so calm lately although deep inside the kingdom something big might happen. The current King, King Linggih X doesn't have male child and the kingdom throne might be pass to his nephew, Prince Ki Satya Damar. But the king is reluctant to give the kingdom to his nephew. He paid more attention to his eldest daughter, Princess Nyi Madu Sari. The Princess is given a tight lesson and preparation to become the next successor. Patih Agung Ki Karang Dawa warned the King about his action to his Princess. He told the King that female monarch might be not welcomed by most of the population. Although King Linggih X dismissed Patih Agung warning, he always worry about his daughter's future.

King Linggih X approached Duke of Pemogan and ask him to come to his Court. His intention is to ask for a marriage between the Duke's son and his eldest daughter. Duke of Pemogan is quite shocked with the reason of the meeting. He feels honor with the King's intention. And without any hesitation, the Duke agreed. The marriage between Prince Ki Sapta Guna of Pemogan and Princess Nyi Madu Sari of Linggih is held very lively. Although behind it, a plotting is develop. A secret meeting is held between Count of Tonja and his closed followers after the marriage. Princess Nyi Madu Sari continues her study and become an excellence heir. As her marriage is matrilineal then she has a right as the rightful successor for his father. But Patih Agung's concern become reality when he gets news from the spies about conspiracy that build up around the Royal Family. He told King Linggih X about the spy report. The King's become more worry about his daughter's future if he died. But his concern makes him depressed which cost his health. King Linggih X finally died.

After 12 days of mourning period, Princess Nyi Madu Sari is crowned as the new Monarch of Karang Linggih. She entitled Queen Linggih XI. During her reign, many uprising occurred. The largest one is initiate by Count of Tonja, her own uncle. He wants to take the throne for his son and he despise a female as the ruler of the kingdom. The uprising almost crushed the kingdom. The capital, Ulun Pasih, was besieged. The territory of Petang Islands is controlled completely. After almost a month under siege, the capital fall. The Queen have been escaped to Belaluan and reached Tambangan border. Army from Pemogan arrived to save the Queen and recaptured the capital. The traitors are forced back out of the port. They then fortify themselves in Petang Islands. Queen Linggih XI come back to the capital. She ask Count of Tonja for a cease fire because she doesn't wants the kingdom to collapsed further. A meeting is held and it is settled that Count of Tonja and his follower will take Petang Islands as their domain and established a kingdom which become a vassal of Karang Linggih. Count of Tonja agreed. Nusa Petang Kingdom is established but Count of Tonja's son is the one who ascend to the throne.

With the break away of Petang Islands, the Queen's opinion is deteriorated. Several uprising happened again which makes the opinion towards the Queen's decrease rapidly. The spy told the Queen's that King Satya I is the one behind all the uprising that happened in the kingdom. The uprisings are made to make the peoples believe that a Queen can't lead a kingdom. The Queen reluctant to wage another war with Petang Islands. She then told Patih Agung Ki Karang Dawa that she is intended to give the throne to her son. She doesn't wants her peoples suffer further if she reigned longer. Immediately after Prince Ki Sida Sapurna reached majority age, The Queen announce her abdication.

After 12 days after her abdication, Prince Ki Sida Sapurna is crowned as the new King. His first decision is to moved the capital from Ulun Pasih into more inland. Satria Palace is build as the monarch new residence which is near the highland. Karang Linggih Kingdom is replaced by Satria Kingdom. And the uprising vanished. Queen Linggih XI which is now become Queen Mother follow her husband to Pemogan. She live peacefully there until her death.