The 80th Anniversary Gift to Indonesia, Garin Nugroho Calls the Musical Film 'WHO IS HE' a Celebration of Indonesian Pop Culture

Kapanlagi.com - Veteran director Garin Nugroho presents a cinematic masterpiece titled WHO IS HE. This musical genre film is set to greet cinema audiences on August 28, 2025, released specially to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.

This film by Fabis Entertainment not only offers entertainment but also a grand celebration of the journey of cinema history and popular culture in the homeland. Starring Nicholas Saputra, this film will take viewers through various eras.

The producer, Faizal Lubis, expressed his great hope that this film can be a remedy for Indonesian musical film lovers. According to him, this genre is still relatively rare and has great potential to be explored further.

1. A Special Gift

"Our hope for the creation of this film is to fill and enrich the library of Indonesian films. Yes, we see that perhaps there aren't too many musicals," said Faizal Lubis when met at the release of the Trailer and Poster for the film Who Is He, in the Thamrin area, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (29/7/2025).

Furthermore, he emphasized that the choice of release timing, which is close to Independence Day, is not without reason. The film WHO IS HE is intentionally presented as a special gift for the nation and the country.

"A gift for the Republic of Indonesia, for the struggle of the nation, the children of the nation, and especially in the field of musical arts," he added proudly.

2. Inseparable

Meanwhile, Garin Nugroho as the director explained that this film is a reflection of how music and popular culture have become an inseparable part of the narrative of the Indonesian nation since long ago.

"In fact, we often narrate or express our celebration of independence with songs and music," revealed Garin Nugroho.

3. Celebrate History

Garin added that this film serves as the right medium to celebrate that history in a way that is relevant and enjoyable for the current generation. With a cast representing various genres, the film becomes a complete portrait of the dynamics of the entertainment industry.

"So this is a celebration of popular culture through film, narrating the history of film and popular culture, and therefore celebrated by the cast, all of whom represent various genres," he concluded.

(kpl/aal/tdr)