Discoveries from Indonesia World Cinema

A down on his luck man, who eventually loses his job, his wife and his home, seeks help from a "tuyul;" a small ghost or an imp believed to be able to do anything ordered by its owner. Only there's a price to pay.

The jokes from Benjamin S and Nawi Ismail parodies Jango, a “spaghetti” cowboy movie character who was quite popular in Indonesia. Three cowboys, Benny, Man, and Gommy arrive in Bero City that needs a new sheriff. They are expected to arrest the gang of Don Lego. But even after Don Lego is defeated, not even one cowboy is willing to be a sheriff. They all have different silly excuses such as “being asked to go home to his wife”. Meanwhile, Benny, also refuses the offer. The reason is that he is going to make his haj.

A seven-year-old Indonesian stand-up comedian knows precisely how to milk the parent-child relationship onstage.

Evictions and illegal land placements trigger conflict. Then came the act of sabotage.

Nyoman Regeg's asceticism was one day short of what his teacher had recommended. Therefore, the teacher sent another student, Sugriwa, to find and persuade Regeg to complete his asceticism. Regeg seemed to have other intentions. He meditated and sought supernatural powers only to take revenge.

Randika and Ranti, a young couple who now live in the house they just bought. While living in her new house, Ranti often experienced strange dreams in the form of real life clues. He often experiences strange events. Starting from the appearance of a mysterious black cat, the arrival of a shabby man named Galang, to the climax, namely Ranti who is pregnant. However, Randika actually hates the baby Ranti is carrying. The presence of an astral creature who wants to have offspring is assisted by his minions in human form. They work together to disturb Randika and Ranti's harmony. Can Randika and Ranti maintain their household?

Jaka, considers himself to be the person who has the most problems in the world. Because of this pile of problems, Jaka's head hurts and gets dizzy.

A traditional marriage is preceded by a period of isolation, but two young Indonesians lovers can’t be stopped.

When Apollo and Selene met in a star lit room, they would have never guessed how they would face the struggles of love and humanity. Through dramatic twists and turns, the universe creates them, confusion awaits them.

A girl who doesn't like eating vegetables refuses the free lunch provided by her school.

During college in the 90s, Pidi and his friends, Ninu, Deni, Erwin, and Dikdik founded a country of their own called "The United State of the Republic of The Panasdalam". The problems of college and love stories they experienced.

A group of village school children talk about their dearest wishes. Since they’ve all been asked to write an essay about the topic they begin to think seriously about their dreams.

Rasty and her friends, Smitha, Debby, Marchel, Harry, and Dhana, try to make a video clip of her at a train station. While editing the video, they see a strange apparition in the footage. When they go back to the station to make a documentary, they start being haunted. They are advised to tear the shroud of a dead virgin and set the cloth on fire to stop the haunting. With a help of Fikri, a police officer, Feli and Sarah set off to find that piece of fabric, and bring it to a railway carriage that is said to be haunted.

Reza Oktovian takes the hot seat as he faces hilarious jokes from a panel of comedians and celebrities through the “Trilogy of Laughter”.

Suryo (47) is a retired photographer who developed an obsession with photographing human shadows as a representation of the absence of Dewi (42), his wife. Meanwhile, Adzkia (25), Suryo and Dewi's only child, has had to become the family's breadwinner because Suryo is aging and has been suffering from an illness that has worsened since Dewi's passing.

The inspiring journey of Nurhayati Subakat, founder of Wardah—Indonesia’s leading beauty brand—told across three pivotal eras: 2023, 1990, and 1966.

Tells about the love and solidarity of the children of the La Tansa Islamic boarding school, namely Apoy, Faank, Tomi, and Ovie.

Synopsis : Raka (21/M) spent his teenage years with Ati (49/F), his mother, after his parents divorced when he was 5 years old. Throughout his life, Raka grew up without the presence of a father and felt that he did not need one. However, everything changed when Yana (52/M), Raka's father who worked as an expedition courier, suddenly appeared to deliver a package to their house. This unexpected meeting slowly changed Raka's perspective, from feeling that he didn't need a father's presence, to a new happiness because he felt the warmth of a father figure in his life again. However, behind this happiness, Raka was faced with a conflict that forced him to give up his favorite item to sell.

This is an Indonesian horror film based on the lullaby ‘Oo Nina Bobo’. The chilling tale depicts the life of a young boy whose entire family was murdered in their house and he has since become mentally unstable. A few years later, the young boy believes that the death of his family was no accident and they had fallen victim to a demon who is coming back to finish what it did not all those years ago.

From Bandung With Love is an Indonesian films released in 2008. The film, directed by Henry Adianto starring among others by Marsha Timothy, Richard Kevin, and much more. Impressions premiere on March 13, 2008.

Six teenagers accidentally gave way to a curious ghost for revenge. Incidentally father also one of them, Susi (Rani Soraya) is responsible for the rape and murder of the family of ghosts. So membalaslah him. Later that kind ghost, promised not to continue his spirit of vengeance origin refined. The ghost (Noor Komalasari) was forced to be the ghost of a child who was curious because it contains makes it possible to die perfectly. Then issued from the mouth of the baby ghost.

The film tells the story of a couple, Rais (Agus Kuncoro) and Rani (Kristina) who have been in a relationship since their teens when they both live in a suburb. At the edge of the river they built a stage, as a form of their dreams for the future. At that time Rani had started to become a dangdut singer even though it was only for the village class. Their dreams both seem to really be like a stage in life, which can change fate from gray to luminous, Rani transforms into a famous singer, after going through various career-making struggles. Meanwhile, Rais, it turns out that it is very difficult to get happiness in his life.

Lucky Kuswandi is taking us on a personal journey he underwent when Imlek, the Chinese New Year, was declared to be a national holiday. The celebration always takes him back to his childhood, when such festivities were still forbidden. Through his eyes, we see the unique colors with which the people celebrate Imlek, past and present, and the big question he always poses with each Imlek.

To separate Leila's relationship with Rais, Leila's parents sent their daughter to Paris and arranged her marriage with Roy. Because of Leila's father's employee's trap, Rais got a bad name and was paralyzed because of an accident. So Leila hated Rais and married Roy.

Two ordinary women who accidentally committed a crime wanted to cover up their tracks. However, the internal conflict they faced as women in the eyes of society ultimately prevented them from carrying out their intention.

A group of college students reunite for a late-night online class after the events of The Class. What starts as a normal session begins to feel off when strange glitches and eerie occurrences appear on their screens.

Mrs. Endah’s shop was a frequent gathering place for women in the village. One day, her son lost his expensive toys. The women there suspected Tekor, Mrs. Murti’s son, to be the culprit and in turn, talked about Mrs. Murti’s family.

Reina is caught in a love triangle with twin brothers, Ares and Orion. Reina's father is assigned abroad and causes a long separation between them. Problems arise when Reina realises the change in behaviour in the twins.

The school principal reports Doni to his father as a boy suffering from a mental disorder. He is suspended for one month and advised to see a psychiatrist. In reality, however, Doni is portrayed as someone who enjoys teasing girls.

Dunes, a prog rock band, is staying at a big five star hotel for their tour. But there is one problem, the organist of the band, Jim, has lost his beloved jade ring! The two guitarist of the band Andy and Alfonso sets out on a little journey trying to help Jim find his beloved jade ring.

At the Kuntul Putih School of martial arts, the teacher Sekarwangi receives a telegram that his ex-student, Anom Subali, is robbing people. So Ateng and Iskak, students of Sekarwangi who have just graduated, are told to go and defeat Anom’s group. Ateng is given a magical weapon (a cloth belt) while Iskak is also given a weapon (a flute). So Ateng and Iskak face many battles against Anom’s men. A love story is also woven in as a subplot. The comedy is mixed with action as it uses a martial arts story as a background.

Yuma never dared to face a group of children who always bullied him, Omar and his friends. He always tried to run and hide from them, until one day Yuma met a reclusive veteran named Sudirman. Yuma asks Sudirman to teach him how to fight his oppressors. Through their friendship, Yuma and Sudirman learn to face their respective fears, Yuma learns to be brave to face their oppressors and Sudirman learns to be brave to face his biggest fear, his past.

Luka Tiga Kali is an 1965's Indonesian Film Drama.

Miss Wantit, a drag performer busking on the streets of Bandung, must fight to protect themself from discrimination and the dangers that constantly threaten them.

Lilis returns to her old profession as dancer in the Goyang Krawang jaipong troupe after leaving to get married to Aji. But Aji's unemployment has made the return necessary. Lilis' comeback brings a huge turn out to see the troupe. As the primadonna of the group, Neneng feels threatened by Lilis' return. Lilis' ability to shake the stage and draw money from the audience, makes the pub owner, Pak Awal, replace Neneng as the primadonna. Now, the competition between the two is getting more intense.

Basri and Salma, a childless couple who run an Odong-Odong at the carnival, face mounting pressure at a family reunion that leads to the revelation of why they haven’t had a child.

To fulfill his grandfather's last wish, Danang, a bandit who is about to get married but still likes to go to karaoke bars, goes to Tutik's house to look for medicine that will cure his grandfather.

The story of Ibrahim, a young teacher, who finds oddities in the life of the village he will live in. His life was influenced by Pak Harun's moral depravity which was decorated with gambling and homosexual acts. Ibrahim succeeded in opening the consciousness of the population. The slander against Ibrahim occurred as if he was crossing a hairline split in seven. Chaos ensues but with the arrival of the old traveler, the truth is revealed.

Nayaka and Arby return to campus in the middle of the night to look for Nayaka's lost motorbike key. Unbeknownst to them, a stranger is stalking them.

A nightclub singer is insulted with her playboy boyfriend's attitude. She intends to seek revenge by implanting charm in her breast.

Pracuna rules the Kingdom of Pringgodani, and is so powerful that he demands a goddess from nirvana named Dewi Supraba to be his wife. The gods have no choice but to agree to his request. Supraba then comes down to Pringgodani to trick Pracuna. When Pracuna realizes this, he is furious and threatens to invade nirvana. The gods need to find a new champion and they nominate Gatotkaca, the son of Bima (of the Pandawa clan), whose mother is Arimbi, Pracuna’s daughter.

Murni wants to be ronggeng but she doesn't want tradition to serve men keep going. With the help of Pandu, her educated little friend, they try lying to the public that Murni has opened "kelambu" with him. But the lie doesn't work smooth when she rejects other men who want to sleep with her and made all the citizens turn around insulted her. This made Pandu expelled, they thought educated people are against the culture and both of them finally separated.

Tiro Mandawa accidentally discovers a mysterious ancient artifact while he is guiding an archaeological mission. The artifact is believed to be the last piece of an ancient inscription related to Indonesian folklore. Prof. Kuncoro, a professor of history on ancient civilization, believes that the artifact is the key to the location of an ancient relic that has an endless powerful force. A giant company, the Madewa Group, headed by Adinoto Madewa is willing to finance the expedition to find the ancient relic. Tiro, and his faithful assistant, Satrio, the head of Madewa Group special staff, Miranda, plus Prof. Kuncoro and his two children, Sandhika and Panji, join this expedition mission. Their work is then obstructed by a treasure hunter, Maulana, who is also after the ancient relic.

The wedding plans of Oma and Ani are shattered due to the presence of Ir. Dana in the plantation where Ani’s father works. As her father is ambitious and wants a higher position, he wants Dana to become Ani’s husband. Ani works in the plantation as a secretary and Dana is interested in her but she does not reciprocate. Ami and Oma are having a long-distance relationship and things start to change when Oma does not come on her birthday. So she goes to Jakarta and finds Oma in the middle of persuading his singing partner, Shanty, who is sulking, to finish a recording. Suspicious and jealous, Ani goes straight home and decides to marry Dana. Oma is shocked to receive the invitation. He goes home and the root of the problem is uncovered.

Economic pressures make two friends Paris and Jerstang decide to migrate to Jakarta from Binjai to try their luck. The hustle and bustle of the capital makes them think that they will find work more easily than in their village, Binjai. But unfortunately, unbeknownst to them, the harshness of Jakarta is a tough challenge for both of them. Can they survive in the capital?

Ayu Sutrisna, a novelist, is suffering from a phobia that causes her hands to shake and cold sweats to break out. Her boyfriend, Anton, suggests a more laid-back atmosphere. So, she takes a retreat in an old house that the two find abandoned on an exploration. Soon, she discovers that the house hides a secret and is haunted by the legendary sundel balong, a vengeful spirit with a strange anatomical anomaly.

Through fictional and non-fictional recordings, we witness small moments in the life of a teenager in Jakarta before their escape.

A comedy about a group of Komar and friends who become procrastinators of the member of CHIPS in the U.S. The film tells their activities just like the officers. They bring fun with their identities.

The Batujaya Temple in Karawang revolutionized the notion that terracotta buildings from the Hindu-Buddhist period came from a younger period than andesite. Sites stretching from prehistoric times to the 10th century are evidence of the archipelago's cosmopolitanism since the early century AD based on the Citarum River. The discovery and interpretation of it were also guided by Indonesian archaeologists, long after the colonial antiquities department had led archaeological missions in the past. This film is a poem for ancient terracotta, soil, archaeologists and the citizens of Batujaya today.

The film features the events taking place during the first Semanggi Tragedy, November 13th 1998. Combining fiction and real events, it uses footage from television coverage of the Semanggi shootings. Lanang, a student activist in Atmajaya University, is preparing for a mass scale demonstration at the Parliament Special Session with his friends. Lanang's mother, Mrs. Satya Graha and her friend, Jeng Tri, help the student action by providing logistics. On the same day, Novie, Lanang’s girlfriend is having her birthday. Lanang asks Novie to join the demonstration and after that, they will celebrate Novie’s birthday together. But Novie chooses to have a party at Indri’s house instead. In the afternoon, the Semanggi incident breaks. Lanang is one of the 250 victims of the shootings. Novie tries to find Lanang at the corner of Semanggi, but then she receives a call from Lanang’s friend, telling her that he is in the hospital.

This is an analogy to the story about the presidential election. glasses are a tool for walking, you should choose glasses that can't be wrong because it will interfere with the way forward.

A personal journey about Philius the Dayak man from the Omah Long tribe as he makes his way back home to the original forests where he grew up to pay his respects to his mother who died when he was young and visit the burial grounds of his ancestors.

Agave Amica transports us to Indonesia in the midst of the pandemic. With an excellent eye and a unique form of narration, Gembong Nusantara follows the daily lives of workers and their toil both in graveyards and in flower fields, inviting us to a larger reflection on the contrast between day and night, life and death, flowers and graves.

The arrogant young man, Harsono debauches Suryani and leaves her for the city. Harsono's brother, Sutopo takes responsibility by marrying the girl who he is actually in love with. In the city, Harsono is drawn to the floozy Sandra. When he realizes his mistake, he takes it out on Sandra. Sandra's death, however, is caused by a heart attack, and not by his actions. Harsono goes back to his village. Sutopo tries to reconcile Suryani with Harsono when he returns. But Suryani chooses to stay with her husband, Sutopo.

Ismail leaves his wife, Sutrisni, in Bekasi, in order to look for a job in Jakarta. Although his brother, Iskandar, persuades him to do illegal work with him, Ismail refuses. Since Iskandar does not deliver the money Ismail is sending to his wife, Sutrisni goes to the city to find her husband. But Sutrisni does not find him and marries Wongso. Finally, Ismail finds her again to solve the complicated chain of events.

The film tells the story of Leon Agusta (1938-2015), a poet, cultural activist, and playwright who was born in Sigiran, Lake ManinJau, West Sumatra. Leon’s craft was fueled by pain of the past from the tragedies, betrayals, and the many instances love has touched his life. His activism was driven by his love of his birthplace and the betterment of others. Semua Sudah Dimaafkan sebab Kita Pernah Bahagia sees Paul Agusta; Leon’s youngest son recounts what he remembers of his father as well as following him to trace back Leon’s early years to find the roots of his passion and pain to further know the complex individual that was his father, Leon Agusta.