Deputy Minister Irene Umar Denies Red And White Film One For All Funded By The Ministry Of Creative Economy

Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar denied that the animated film Merah Putih One For All received financial assistance from the ministry.

This affirmation was conveyed by Deputy Minister Irene Umar to dismiss speculation circulating in cyberspace about the alleged animated film that was in the spotlight received funds from the government through the ministry.

"We do not provide financial assistance and do not provide promotional facilities," said Deputy Minister Irene Umar, quoted by VOI, Monday, August 11.

The Deputy Minister admitted that she received an audience with the film production team. At that time, Irene Umar gave a number of inputs related to the production of the film Perfiki Kreasindo.

"I myself received an audience with the film production team some time ago where I conveyed some input from me including technical matters related to look, and feels, trailer etc.," continued Deputy Minister Irene Umar.

It is known that the animated film Merah Putih One For All has become a gossip on social media. Apart from poor visual graphics, the idea of the film story that will premiere on August 14 is considered clich.

The Red and White One For All tells the story of a group of children who are selected as the "Red and White Team" to guard the heirloom flag.

However, 3 days before the August 17 ceremony, the flag was missing. Eight children from various cultural backgrounds Betawi, Papua, Medan, Tegal, Central Java, Makassar, Manado, and Chinese unite in a heroic mission: saving the mysterious missing heritage red and white flag.

They were also told to have to fight through rivers, forests and storms to bring back the Red and White flag.

"This film is full of funny, stressful, emotional, and inspiring moments, full of values of unity, friendship, and the spirit of love for the nationalism of today's Indonesian children," wrote 21cinex in the details of the film.