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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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Independent screening event celebrates Indonesia in New York

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