Jakarta World Cinema Week 2023 Returns, Screening 90 Films with Repressive Social Issues

Kapanlagi.com - Jakarta World Cinema Week is ready to be held again to fulfill the thirst of film lovers from November 11 to 18. There will be a total of ninety films from fifty-four countries that will be screened in cinemas and through streaming services.

In its second year, Jakarta World Cinema Week carries the theme of repressive social issues, so the films shown are in line with that. Therefore, the opening and closing films are selected from the Middle East region, which share the same issues.

"Overall, the issue we address for this year's festival is repressive social issues that are relevant to society today. For the opening and closing films, we chose INSHALLAH A BOY and SHAYDA because they have a common thread about the struggle of Muslim women in overcoming pressure among the existing social issues," said Daniel Irawan, the program manager, in a press conference at FX Sudirman, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (19/10/2023).

1. Show Classic Indonesian Film

Jakarta World Cinema Week is ready to be held again © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

There is a classic Indonesian film being shown at this year's Jakarta World Cinema Week, titled RAMADHAN DAN RAMONA, starring Jamal Mirdad and Lydia Kandou. The film was chosen because even though it was released thirty years ago, the issues it addresses are still relevant in the modern era.

"The selection of RAMADHAN DAN RAMONA is not only because it is a romantic comedy. But the social issues discussed in it are still relevant after we watch it now. In the span of thirty years, it turns out that we are still facing the same issues and pressures in society," said Daniel Irawan.

2. Present Award-Winning Films

In addition to the three films mentioned above, there are still dozens of titles available to watch. These films have not only won prestigious awards abroad, but they will also be difficult to access because not all of them will be screened in Indonesia.

CGV Cinemas Grand Indonesia is ready to be the main location for this year's Jakarta World Cinema Week. The films can be watched by purchasing tickets for only Rp 35,000 per title. Are you ready to watch and discuss films for a week?

(kpl/abs/tdr)