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Monty Tiwa Shares His Personal Journey Behind the Film 'MENDADAK DANGDUT', Becoming a Foundation as a Filmmaker

Monty Tiwa Shares His Personal Journey Behind the Film 'MENDADAK DANGDUT', Becoming a Foundation as a Filmmaker

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Monty Tiwa Shares His Personal Journey Behind the Film 'MENDADAK DANGDUT', Becoming a Foundation as a Filmmaker

Director Monty Tiwa describes the latest version of the film 'MENDADAK DANGDUT' as a very personal and meaningful work in his life and career journey. Monty admits that this project feels like a 'homecoming' for him, as well as a proof that the story of dangdut is still relevant and powerful enough to be brought to the big screen.

"This is very personal, because it serves as proof. I left my previous job for the first time, really trying my luck as a freelance employee," he said when met in the Kuningan area of South Jakarta on Tuesday (22/4/2025).

According to Monty, in 2006 when this film was first made, he was going through a crucial time. That journey became his foundation as a filmmaker. "Yes, in the midst of fear, 'MENDADAK DANGDUT' was there. So personally, the story is very sentimental," he explained.

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Monty also sees great potential in reviving the dangdut culture, which is now increasingly accepted by young people and is coloring the trends of Indonesian pop music.

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"Yes, the challenge is how to make dangdut relevant in big cities. Now, young people like to party, and it's time to be present," he said.

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He stated that many old elements are still retained, but they are also blended with a new approach to reach a younger generation.

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Monty feels that this project is not just a sequel, but also a form of tribute to his first film, which became an important milestone in his career.

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In the process of its production, Monty involved several new names like Anya Geraldine and Keanu Angelo to bring fresh energy to the story.

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He hopes that Mendadak Dangdut can provide entertainment while also opening a space for reflection on the struggles and meaning of music in life.

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The film 'MENDADAK DANGDUT' tells the story of Naya, a pop singer who must disguise herself as a dangdut singer to escape from the police.

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Together with Rizal, she explores the village stages that end up changing their lives.