'CURSE OF THE COFFIN' Ready to Screen in Indonesian Cinemas on July 20, 2023

Kapanlagi.com - In accordance with the mandate given by Mr. Erick Thohir as Minister of State-Owned Enterprises to all SOEs, that all SOEs and their subsidiaries must undergo transformation, Danareksa as the parent company has ignited the spirit of transformation.

This has been welcomed by PT Balai Pustaka as a company engaged in publishing, printing and multimedia. PT Balai Pustaka, which has been established for 106 years, precisely on September 22, 1917, is now one of the directions of PT Balai Pustaka's transformation, namely the development of multimedia products, including film.

“Balai Pustaka must change course! Not only focusing on publishing and printing, but also on multimedia in the form of film production. Well, coincidentally, Balai Pustaka's Intellectual Property (IP) books have many interesting stories to be adapted into films," said Achmad Fachrodji, President Director of PT Balai Pustaka.

1. Film Adaptation of a Novel

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In the past three years, there have been two novel titles published by PT Balai Pustaka whose stories have been adapted into films and will be screened in 2023.

"The first novel is titled Sarcophagus Onrust or Curse of the Coffin, which is a mystery and horror genre, tells the story of the beautiful ghost, Maria Van De Velde, along with the mysteries of the VOC era surrounding her. The second novel is titled Sitti Nurbaya, the most legendary novel, which is a romance genre. Both have been produced into films and will be screened in Indonesian cinemas," he added.

2. Mystery Story that Makes You Curious

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The KUTUKAN PETI MATI movie will be the first film from Balai Pustaka which will be released on July 20, 2023. The movie, adapted from the novel Sarchopagus Onrust by Astryd D'Savitri, showcases the historical side of Onrust Island wrapped in a very interesting mystery story.

"So, the movie KUTUKAN PETI MATI is based on the mystery story that exists on Onrust Island as well as the history since the arrival of the VOC in this country. Certainly, film lovers will be very interested and curious to see it. Everything that happens on Onrust Island is told in the novel Sarchopagus Onrust, including the mystery of the coffin that is there. Therefore, the title of the movie is KUTUKAN PETI MATI," said Achmad Fachrodji as the Executive Producer of the film.

3. Collaboration of Young Actors & Senior Actors

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Directed by Irham Acho Bahtiar, this movie presents young actors such as Yoriko Angeline (Susan), Aliff Alli (Bram), Cristina Danilla (Maria Van de Velde), Eryck Amaral (Jan Koenraad) and senior actors such as Donny Damara (Prof. Daniel), Dewi Rezer (Prof. Tarina), Mathias Muchus (Pak Ibrahim Kakek Susan), Eksanti, Egy Fedly (Hasan), Ray Sahetapy (Dr. Victor) and Wina Marrino (Susan's mother).

(kpl/pur/ums)