NIA Film Lifted From Real Story, Menbud Invites Public To Support Anti-Violence Films

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon provides support for the film NIA. (IST)

JAKARTA - Aditya Gumay's NIA' film officially premiered at XXI Plaza Senayan, Jakarta, Friday (14/11). Minister of Culture Fadli Zon came directly and called this film important as a reminder of the dangers of drugs and violence against women.

NIA is based on the true story of Nia Kurnia Sari, a Padang Pariaman teenager who became the backbone of her family after her parents divorced. Every day she sells fried food while caring for her sick mother. The tragedy occurred when Nia became a victim of the crime of a young drug addict on her way home. She was missing for three days before being found dead on the edge of irrigation, while the perpetrator fled.

Fadli Zon expressed his appreciation for the courage to bring this case to the big screen. He considered the film to contain strong and relevant social messages to the condition of society. This tragic story is very touching. Hopefully it won't happen again and we can take lessons from the film NIA, said Fadli.

He also invited the public to support the screening of the film. "I really support this film and hope that the Indonesian people will support it," he said. Menbud also appeared as a traditional leader in the film.

The premiere was attended by director Aditya Gumay, Ronny Mepet, and cast such as Neno Warisman, Helsy Herlinda, Qya Ditra, and Syakira Humaira. Executive producer Ruben Onsu was also present.

The film 'NIA' is scheduled to be shown simultaneously in all Indonesian cinemas on December 4, 2025. I personally will watch it again because the story is very close to social reality, especially for those who have girls," concluded Fadli Zon.