#BIFF2023 #IndonesianCinema#SpecialPrograminFocus Newsletter Vol. 7 | 2023.08.24 |
Introducing Special Program in Focus:
‘Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema’ 🌿
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The 28th Busan International Film Festival puts the spotlight on Indonesia, a country that has recently emerged as a major player in the film industry. 🎬 Indonesia has gained momentum in producing numerous captivating films. Since the 21st century, Indonesian cinema, particularly in the realm of independent films, has experienced a remarkable resurgence. These films have found their way to prestigious film festivals, earning acclaim through notable awards. Furthermore, as one of the countries with its film industry that made the fastest recovery from the pandemic, Indonesia is bolstering its cultural policies to nurture the film industry's growth and foster emerging Indonesian filmmakers. 🌱
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The Special Program in Focus: ‘Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema’, features films that portray various captivating characters. The program line-up will be consisted of 7 features and 5 short films from Indonesia, as well as TV series that will meet the audience through Netflix.
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Yosep Anggi NOEN —
24 Hours with Gaspar (2023)
24 Hours with Gaspar (2023), a film depicting rough characters living on the edgy streets, will have its world premiere. This film, envisioning the emergence of a novel genre infused with science fiction elements into a life of deceitfulness, was chosen as a selection for the 2022 Asian Project Market. |
Kamila ANDINI, Ifa ISFANSYAH — Cigarette Girl (2023)
Cigarette Girl (2023), which has garnered significant attention due to the couple Kamila Andini and Ifa Isfansyah, delves into the life of a female protagonist entwined with the 1960s Indonesian cigarette industry. |
BW Purba NEGARA —
Tales of The Otherwords (2016)
Tales of the Otherwords (2016), is centered on a 95-year-old grandmother who has lived through tumultuous eras spanning from Dutch and Japanese imperialism to independence and coup d’état.
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Edwin — Posesif (2017)
Poseif (2017), presents a coming-of-age story of a teenage boy and girl, characterized by its refreshing yet profound perspective. |
Ismail BASBETH —
Sara (2022)
Sara (2022) navigates the conflicts faced by a transgender woman within her family and community. |
Mouly SURYA —
What They Don′t Talk About
When They Talk About Love (2012)
What They Don't Talk About When They Talk About Love (2012) explores the friendship and personal development of two blind girls. |
Joko ANWAR —
Impetigore (2019)
Impetigore (2019) by Joko Anwar, who is noted to be the
‘grand master of horror’, was heralded by aficionados of
horror cinema as one of the scariest films of the year. |
Beyond these seven feature films above, five short films by talented directors embarking on their first feature film projects will be introduced. |
Khozy RIZAL — Basri & Salma in
a Never-Ending Comedy (2023) |
M. Reza FAHRIYANSYA —
Dancing Colors (2022)
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Tumpal TAMPUBOLON —
The Sea Calls For Me (2021)
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Bayu Prihantoro FILEMON —
Vania on Lima Street (2022)
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Nirartha Bas DIWANGKARA —
Where the Wild Frangipanis Grow (2023)
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All directors and many actors from each featured film are scheduled to visit Busan. They will take part in a multitude of events, including Guest Visits (GV), where they will enthusiastically share their profound experiences with the audience.
Prepare to meet fascinating films and artists at BIFF 2023! 🎥🌟
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