The cinema of Asean countries, as in the case of Indonesia, Malaysia etc, is actually filled with romantic comedies and horror movies that very rarely reach beyond their borders. During the latest years, however, the need for context by the big streamers has brought a number of them to the fore, with Netflix paving the way. “Qorin” belongs to the second category.
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The story takes place at the Rodiatul Jannah boarding school, an Islamic girls-only facility. Zahra, a third year student, is a model student, always obeying the orders of Ustad Jaelani, the all powerful principal, who also happens to be married to the daughter of the founder of the school. Recently, however, Zahra has been having nightmares about the presence of a Djinn, while the appearance of a troublesome girl who has been sent for some sort of...
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The story takes place at the Rodiatul Jannah boarding school, an Islamic girls-only facility. Zahra, a third year student, is a model student, always obeying the orders of Ustad Jaelani, the all powerful principal, who also happens to be married to the daughter of the founder of the school. Recently, however, Zahra has been having nightmares about the presence of a Djinn, while the appearance of a troublesome girl who has been sent for some sort of...
- 5/13/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Starting with Joko Anwar’s “Gundala”, Indonesia has been building its own superhero cinematic universe, in an effort that also seems to aim at creating a new star system within the country. Thus “The Legend of Gatotkaca” begins a new film series based on Satria Dewa, essentially introducing the character of Gatotkaca, who is not based on a comic but is a actually a character from the Mahabharata, while his story is interspersed with with elements from Indonesian mythology.
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The rather labyrinthine story begins with an attack of an individual that looks suspiciously a lot like a Sith from Star Wars, against a family whose house is in the middle of the woods. Years later, the boy of the family, Yuda, is a young man down on his luck, as the fact that he has to take care of his mentally ill mother,...
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The rather labyrinthine story begins with an attack of an individual that looks suspiciously a lot like a Sith from Star Wars, against a family whose house is in the middle of the woods. Years later, the boy of the family, Yuda, is a young man down on his luck, as the fact that he has to take care of his mentally ill mother,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Probably the most difficult, and occasionally the most defining film in the career of any filmmaker is the second one, particularly after a successful debut. Robby Ertanto Soediskam found himself in that exact position, after his rather successful first feature, “Ave Maryam” a title that we included in our Best Asean films of 2019. Those credits included Joko Anwar and Chicco Jerikho in the cast and Ical Tanjung and Wawan I. Wibowo in the crew, and an overall visual approach that seemed to wink at Wong Kar Wai. Unfortunately, the only thing that was left for “Jakarta, City of Dreamers” is Jerikho, and even he, just for a cameo of sorts.
The story focuses on Dom, a young man who tries to make it in the movie industry of Jakarta, but his temper frequently gets the best of him resulting in a number of failed opportunities. Out of coincidence, he meets a couple,...
The story focuses on Dom, a young man who tries to make it in the movie industry of Jakarta, but his temper frequently gets the best of him resulting in a number of failed opportunities. Out of coincidence, he meets a couple,...
- 12/21/2020
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
“Forbidden Door” was the winner of the Best of Puchon Award at the 2009 Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, it was screened in festivals in the UK, Canada, Spain, Netherlands, USA, etc and gained favorable reviews from Time magazine and Hollywood Reporter among others. The script is adapted from the homonymous novel by Sekar Ayu Asmar.
In distinct noir fashion, Gambir is a famous sculptor, who exclusively creates black statues of pregnant women. He appears to have it all, money, fame, a beautiful wife, Talyda, and two brotherly friends, Rio and Dandung,who are absolutely loyal. The sole thing that is missing is a child, and his mother is constantly nagging him to try harder to produce one. While everything in his life seem normal, as the film progresses, strange things start happening and a few mysteries are revealed.
What is concealed inside the belly of his statues? Who is sending him messages begging for help?...
In distinct noir fashion, Gambir is a famous sculptor, who exclusively creates black statues of pregnant women. He appears to have it all, money, fame, a beautiful wife, Talyda, and two brotherly friends, Rio and Dandung,who are absolutely loyal. The sole thing that is missing is a child, and his mother is constantly nagging him to try harder to produce one. While everything in his life seem normal, as the film progresses, strange things start happening and a few mysteries are revealed.
What is concealed inside the belly of his statues? Who is sending him messages begging for help?...
- 8/24/2019
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Stories about forbidden love is not something new for cinema, not even when we are talking specifically for ones between priests and nuns, which is the main theme of “Ave Maryam”. Robby Ertanto however, manages to overcome almost all clichés of the category, particularly through the way he implements image and sound. Let us take things from the beginning, though.
“Ave Maryam” is screening at CinemAsia Film Festival
The story takes place in 1980, in a nursing facility for nuns. Sister Maryam “works” there, completely devoted to her chores and to God. However, when Yosef, a handsome and liberal pastor, who is to take charge of the local orchestra, arrives at the facility, all things change. Yosef does not waste much time in showing his feelings to Maryam, but she resists initially. He does not back down though, and the Sister finds herself in front of a life changing decision.
Ertanto...
“Ave Maryam” is screening at CinemAsia Film Festival
The story takes place in 1980, in a nursing facility for nuns. Sister Maryam “works” there, completely devoted to her chores and to God. However, when Yosef, a handsome and liberal pastor, who is to take charge of the local orchestra, arrives at the facility, all things change. Yosef does not waste much time in showing his feelings to Maryam, but she resists initially. He does not back down though, and the Sister finds herself in front of a life changing decision.
Ertanto...
- 3/9/2019
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Shot in only 28 days, a magnificent accomplishment when one considers the technical quality of the film, Joko Anwar’s second film was a great prelude of what was about to follow. “Kala” was a big success, both locally and internationally. Sight & Sound picked the film as one of the year’s best and also named Anwar as one of the smartest filmmakers in Asia. The film was screened in numerous film festivals and won a Jury Prize at the New York Asian Film Festival.
The story takes place in an unnamed country, where corruption of the politicians and the continuously growing power of the mafia have led to social turmoil. In this, highly unsteady setting, Eros, a police detective is investigating a case where five men were burned to death by a mob. Janus is a narcoleptic reporter who also investigates the same case and tries to interview the wife of one of the victims.
The story takes place in an unnamed country, where corruption of the politicians and the continuously growing power of the mafia have led to social turmoil. In this, highly unsteady setting, Eros, a police detective is investigating a case where five men were burned to death by a mob. Janus is a narcoleptic reporter who also investigates the same case and tries to interview the wife of one of the victims.
- 1/1/2019
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Shot in only 28 days, a magnificent accomplishment when one considers the technical quality of the film, Joko Anwar’s second film was a great prelude of what was about to follow. “Kala” was a big success, both locally and internationally. Sight & Sound picked the film as one of the year’s best and also named Anwar as one of the smartest filmmakers in Asia. The film was screened in numerous film festivals and won a Jury Prize at the New York Asian Film Festival.
The story takes place in an unnamed country, where corruption of the politicians and the continuously growing power of the mafia have led to social turmoil. In this, highly unsteady setting, Eros, a police detective is investigating a case where five men were burned to death by a mob. Janus is a narcoleptic reporter who also investigates the same case and tries to interview the wife of one of the victims.
The story takes place in an unnamed country, where corruption of the politicians and the continuously growing power of the mafia have led to social turmoil. In this, highly unsteady setting, Eros, a police detective is investigating a case where five men were burned to death by a mob. Janus is a narcoleptic reporter who also investigates the same case and tries to interview the wife of one of the victims.
- 11/4/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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