Proud! A Series of Indonesian Films Will Screen at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, One of Which is 'JUMBO'

Kapanlagi.com - The local film industry has once again succeeded in making a name for itself by showcasing its achievements on the international stage. This year, Indonesian cinema will represent its existence with six film titles set to grace the most prestigious international platform, Cannes Film Festival 2025. The film JUMBO has been selected as one of the representatives that will be featured.

The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia has also expressed appreciation and support for the filmmakers who will carve out a history for Indonesian cinema at Cannes, as they have helped build a bridge between the nation's culture and the global network. Minister Fadli Zon himself hopes that this breakthrough can strengthen support, drive, inspiration, and enthusiasm for the film industry to continue moving towards excellence, both nationally and internationally.

What Indonesian film titles will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2025? Here is the complete list.

1. JUMBO

6 Indonesian films will be present at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. (credit: Visinema)

After achieving an impressive milestone of nearly 9 million viewers in Indonesia, JUMBO is now set to expand its wings to the Cannes Film Festival 2025. This animated feature, directed by Ryan Adriandhy and created by more than 400 animators, will be presented at the Marche du Film with the aim of meeting potential partners to market and distribute the film, attracting more countries to showcase it.

The story of the film JUMBO focuses on a boy named Don (Prince Poetiray) who reminisces about his parents every day through a special fairy tale book and reads its stories to many friends. However, the book is stolen by Atta (M. Adhiyat) just moments after Don signs up for the performance. In his mission to save his fairy tale book, he encounters the ghost of a girl named Meri (Quinn Salman), who then agrees to help him.

2. PANGKU

6 Indonesian films will be present at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. (credit: Gambar Gerak Film)

Reza Rahadian is making his debut as a director with the film PANGKU. Although it is rumored to be released around Q3 2025, the film has already won the "White Light Post-Production Award" from JAFF Future Project in 2024.

PANGKU was also selected as one of the five winning films of the HAF Goes to Cannes Program 2025. This victory allows it to be presented at a prestigious festival, namely the Cannes Film Festival 2025.

3. IKATAN DARAH

6 Indonesian films will be present at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. (credit: Uwais Pictures)

Iko Uwais through his production house Uwais Pictures will present the film IKATAN DARAH at the Marche du Film, part of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival 2025. Similar to Ryan Adriandhy's previous film, this is an opportunity for the producer along with director Sidharta Tata to expand their network with potential international partners.

IKATAN DARAH incorporates elements of the martial art silat combined with a local story. The narrative centers around a former pencak silat athlete who must confront a 'land leech' to save his biological siblings. The cast involved in this action film includes Derby Romero, Livi Ciananta, Ismi Melinda, and Teuku Rifnu.

4. HAIR FACTORY MONSTER

6 Indonesian films will be present at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. (credit: Palari Films)

HAIR FACTORY MONSTER (known as SLEEP NO MORE in English) is a co-production film between Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, and Germany. This film is directed by Edwin and released by Palari Films.

At the upcoming Marche du Film event, HAIR FACTORY MONSTER will collaborate with a South Korean sales agent as its representative, namely ShowBox. This film, starring Rachel Amanda, Iqbaal Ramadhan, and Sal Priadi, tells a mysterious and thrilling story about an incident in a hair factory.

5. THE MORNING JOURNEY

Not only JUMBO, other films from the production house Visinema will also bring glory to Indonesia at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. THE MORNING JOURNEY is the debut film of producer Christine Hakim directed by Garin Nugroho.

No further information is available regarding the storyline offered in the comeback film of the legendary actress from our country to the Cannes stage. However, THE MORNING JOURNEY is known to depict the story of a mother's journey in searching for the meaning of life after the departure of her child.

6. RENOIR

6 Indonesian films will be present at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. (credit: KawanKawan Media)

The last Indonesian film that will color the Cannes Film Festival 2025 and is also entering the main competition is RENOIR. Similar to MONSTER PABRIK RAMBUT, this film is a production of KawanKawan Media (Indonesia) in collaboration with several countries, namely Japan, France, the Philippines, and Singapore.

Japanese director Chie Hayakawa (Plan 75) has been entrusted to direct the shooting of RENOIR. Yulia Evina Bhara and Amerta Kusuma are the names of the co-producers behind the film. In addition to producing the film, Yulia has also been appointed as one of the judges for Semaine de La Critique (Critics Week) at the Cannes Film Festival 2025.

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