JAKARTA - Joko Anwar introduced his latest film, the Extinction of Bukit Duri, which is the 11th film. This film is Joko's collaboration with his production house Come And See Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios.
The story of this film has finally been successfully realized after 17 years. Joko Anwar has kept this manuscript since 2007 and continues to strive for this story to be produced until he meets the production house. In addition, he also wants to show the other side of his directing after working on several horror films.
I believe as a filmmaker and an artist who is not only in the comfort zone. Many people labeled me as a horror filmmaker. I herus left the comfort zone to make something different, "said Joko Anwar as the director at a press conference on Monday, October 21.
This is a film that has issues and the theme of anti-violence. There is a closeness between Indonesia and violence after making an escapism film. It would be nice after 10 films, we started from the beginning with an important theme that is relevant to Indonesia and we chose it as the film Come And See Pictures," said Joko Anwar again.
The various productions made by Joko Anwar also attracted the attention of Amazon MGM Studio, the legendary production house from the United States. The extinction in Bukit Duri became the first film to be produced by MGM for screening in Southeast Asia.
'Joko is a filmmaker in Indonesia from romance to horror and we can't help but think about who can do it. Something stuck with you guys even up to film credit," said Darakanda as Amazon MGM Studio representative.
"I've been waiting 17 years to weigh sharpening the scenario, I think now is quite mature in making this film. Second, I don't want to be in a comfort zone and frankly we are looking for players for months. Working with them makes me inspired and excited to make the film high because they give their talent 100%, "explained Joko Anwar.
Puncakungan di Bukit Duri diperankan Morgan Oey, Hana Malasan, Omara Esteghlal, Fatih Unru, Satine Zaneta, Farhas Fajar, Dewa Dayana, Florian Rutters, Sandy Pradana, dan lainnya. Film ini akan tayang di bioskop pada tahun 2025.
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