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Representing Indonesia: A notable Indonesian film, Marlina si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak (Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts), is listed among Asian Cinema 100 by the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), as announced on Aug. 28, 2025. Courtesy of Cinesurya
Representing Indonesia: A notable Indonesian film, Marlina si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak (Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts), is listed among Asian Cinema 100 by the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), as announced on Aug. 28, 2025. Courtesy of Cinesurya
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‘Marlina si Pembunuh dalam Empat Babak’ listed in Asian Cinema 100

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Indonesian filmmakers highlight ‘authentic’ storytelling as key to success

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Independent screening event celebrates Indonesia in New York

In the spirit of independence, two diaspora film aficionados brought Indonesia’s movie experience to the Big Apple this month in “21 New York”, a screening event that showcased short movies from up and coming filmmakers.

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