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Two Indonesian films screened at Shanghai film festival
The Seen and Unseen and Marlina: The Murderer in Four Acts managed to attract around 500 viewers during the recent 2018 Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).
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A still from 'Marlina: The Murderer in Four Acts.' (Cinesurya Pictures/File)
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wo Indonesian films, The Seen and Unseen and Marlina: The Murderer in Four Acts, were among the movies featured at the 2018 Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).
Held from June 16 to 24, the SIFF is one of the largest film festivals in East Asia.
During the festival, The Seen and Unseen was screened in four different cinemas in Shanghai.
Meanwhile, Marlina: The Murderer was screened in two different cinemas.
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Deputy chairman of the Indonesian Film Agency Dewi Umaya said the films attracted around 500 viewers.
As quoted by Antara, Dewi said the numbers were good as it was not an easy task to screen foreign films in China, particularly at a prestigious film festival like the SIFF.
Prior to being chosen for the festival, the films had to go through a tight selection process, translation and had to meet the country’s regulations.
She expressed her hope that the next SIFF would feature more Indonesian films and these films could also enter China’s film industry. (jes/kes)
