7 Must-Watch Films, Old and New, That Make History in the Film Industry

Kapanlagi.com - The Indonesian and international film industry has made amazing new history. Winning the most Oscars and becoming the best-selling movie are two of the reasons why these must-watch films.

There are various must-watch films with quite high ratings. Not only the ratings, but also the fact that these must-watch films have made new history in the film industry.

Interesting storylines and charming actors in these must-watch films will make you amazed to watch until the end. That's why you need to know what must-watch films you should watch at least once.

Here are the recommendations for must-watch films, old and new. Some even make new history in the film industry by becoming the best-selling or winning the most awards.

1. 'KKN DESA PENARI'

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The latest must-watch movie recommendation is KKN DESA PENARI. KKN DESA PENARI is based on a viral story on social media. KKN DESA PENARI is one of the many Indonesian movies that audiences have been waiting for. This is because the movie was previously postponed several times due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Finally, at the end of April 2022, KKN DESA PENARI was released for the first time and immediately became a hit in cinemas. The movie is about 6 KKN students in a remote village. Intending to work on a project, they unexpectedly face a complicated situation that brings disaster.

The cast of KKN DESA PENARI includes Tisa Biani, Aulia Sarah, Achmad Megantara, Calvin Jeremy, Adinda Thomas, Aghniny Haque, and others. KKN DESA PENARI can be said to be a successful Indonesian horror movie that has made a new history. Yes, according to MD Entertainment's account, KKN DESA PENARI is the best-selling horror movie of all time, with a total of 5 million viewers in just 14 days. Isn't that fantastic, KLovers?

2. 'PENYALIN CAHAYA'

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The next must-watch movie recommendation is PENYALIN CAHAYA. PENYALIN CAHAYA is a new movie that was shown on Netflix in early 2022. The movie, starring Shenina Cinnamon, won the most Citra Awards.

PENYALIN CAHAYA was nominated for 17 awards and won 12 Citra Awards. That's why PENYALIN CAHAYA is the latest movie that has managed to match or even surpass previous movies such as PENGABDI SETAN and MARLINA SI PEMBUNUH DALAM EMPAT BABAK.

The movie PENYALIN CAHAYA is about a student's struggle to obtain justice after being a victim of sexual harassment. His life not only changes, but he also loses his dream of getting a scholarship. The perpetrator, who has more power and authority, makes it difficult for Suryani to seek justice. Despite this, Sur, as he is affectionately called, does not remain silent and fights for justice even without the support of those in power.

3. 'PARASITE'

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PARASITE is a Korean film that was also a hit in 2019. The film PARASITE is a comedy, drama, and thriller genre, featuring several popular actors such as Choi Woo-sik, Song Khang Ho, Jang Hye Jin, Park So Dam, and others.

The film PARASITE is a Korean film that has made new history. The film won four Oscars, including Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Picture. Previously, PARASITE had also been nominated for several other awards. In addition, PARASITE can be considered a foreign language film that finally made it to several Oscar nominations in 2020.

The film PARASITE shows a different side of the lives of people who are not always surrounded by luxury. It tells the story of two different families whose lives are in stark contrast. Gi Taek and his family have to live in a dirty, damp, and cramped basement apartment.

He has two adult children. Unfortunately, their difficult lives force this family to face situations that change everything. Want to know what the excitement of PARASITE is like? You can watch this film through several streaming channels.

4. 'TITANIC'

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Talking about the all-time highest-grossing film, we cannot miss out on the very popular movie TITANIC. The movie TITANIC was released in 1997, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Rose Dewitt Bukater. TITANIC is a romance drama genre with a sad ending.

Moreover, TITANIC is also adapted from the real-life event of the sinking of the luxurious ship Titanic. This movie tells the story of the tragic love relationship between Rose and Jack. It all started with an accidental encounter when Rose attempted suicide by jumping into the sea, but it turned out to be the beginning of their love story. Unfortunately, it did not last long as the Titanic they were on collided with an iceberg, causing Rose and Jack to drown.

When watching TITANIC, you will feel how touching the love story of Rose and Jack is, like true love full of sacrifice. It's no wonder that this movie has become the highest-grossing film of all time with a revenue of 32 trillion. TITANIC also won several awards, including the most Oscars. Yes, TITANIC won 11 out of 14 Oscar nominations.

5. 'THE LION KING'

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The next must-watch film recommendation is THE LION KING. The THE LION KING is one of the best animated films of all time. It has been remade in the latest version. The original animated version of THE LION KING was first released in 2D animation in 1994.

The film THE LION KING presents the exciting adventure of a young lion named Simba. Simba is the son of the king of the forest who was betrayed by his own uncle, Mufasa. His uncle wanted to take the throne and even created a false story about Simba's father's death. This made Simba feel guilty and live in isolation. When Simba begins to realize his uncle's cunning, he tries to reclaim his rightful place.

THE LION KING is an animated film with a high opinion, around 22.40 trillion. In addition, THE LION KING has also won several awards, including two Oscars for Best Music, Original Song.

6. AVANGERS ENDGAME

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The next must-watch film recommendation is AVANGERS ENDGAME. The film was released in 2019. AVANGERS ENDGAME features the cool action and adventure of the Avengers, consisting of superheroes. AVANGERS ENDGAME is a film that presents the final battle of the Avengers in saving the world.

The brief synopsis tells the story of the remaining Avengers joining forces again to take the Infinity Store from Thanos. The Avengers then travel through time to find the infinity store. Unfortunately, this brings Thanos back from the past, ready to cause chaos again.

AVANGERS ENDGAME is a must-watch film recommendation as it has a high rating. Moreover, AVANGERS ENDGAME has made history by earning the highest film revenue of around Rp 39 trillion. That is why AVANGERS ENDGAME is also the highest-grossing film of all time.

7. 'AVATAR'

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AVATAR is a must-watch movie recommendation. The film AVATAR was released in 2009. It falls under the fantasy, action, and adventure genres. The synopsis of AVATAR revolves around the life of the Na'vi tribe in Pandora which gets disturbed due to human interference.

The story begins when humans try to find an energy source on the planet Pandora. They use technology to disguise themselves as one of the tribe members. Some of the researchers who manage to infiltrate their society discover a different reality behind the life of the Na'vi tribe in Pandora.

There is a difference of opinion among humans regarding taking over the land of Pandora. This leads to a battle between humans and the Na'vi tribe. This is a brief synopsis of AVATAR, which is considered one of the best movies of all time. It is also the highest-grossing film, earning around Rp 40 trillion. AVATAR 2: THE WAY OF WATER is scheduled to be released in 2022.

These are some movie recommendations that you must watch. They can be a reference for weekend entertainment. Which one interests you KLovers?

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