Pangku Movie Advances To Cannes From Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum, Fadli Zon: This Is An Important Achievement

The Film Pangku Melaju Di Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (ist)

JAKARTA The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon, expressed his appreciation and congratulations to the Pangku film team, directed by Reza Rahadian, for his achievements as one of the five film projects that won HAF Goes to Cannes in the 23rd Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) event in Hong Kong. This achievement led Pangku to the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, an important achievement that emphasized the competitiveness of the Indonesian film industry in the international arena.

"Thank you to Indonesian film people who have brought the nation's name to the world stage. The participation of 14 Indonesian excitators in Hong Kong FILMART 2025 is a real step in expanding the network and opening up global opportunities for Indonesian films. And today, we are again recording achievements with the selection of Pangku in the HAF Goes to Cannes program. Congratulations to Reza and the Motion Image Team for this proud achievement," said Fadli in a written statement received in Jakarta, Thursday, March 20.

HAF, which is part of the HKIFF Industry Project Market, is known as one of Asia's leading film financing platforms. The HAF Goes to Cannes program selects flagship projects to be presented at Marché du Film during the Cannes Film Festival, providing opportunities for filmmakers to work with global distribution partners.

The film Pangku, worked on by the Images of Motion Films, produced by Arya Ibrahim and Gita Fara, tells the story of Sartika a mother who struggles with the harshness of life. The film is inspired by the tradition of lap coffee in the Pantura region, displaying perspectives on social dynamics with a strong artistic approach.

"The choice of Pangku in the HAF Goes to Cannes program shows the quality and creativity of Indonesian filmmakers who are able to compete in the international arena," said Fadli.

This is an important achievement, and hopefully in the future more Indonesian films will get world appreciation. This step certainly opens up wider opportunities for Indonesian filmmakers to collaborate, to be increasingly recognized and appreciated in the international world.

This success is one of the results of Indonesia's participation in HAF, where the government supports national filmmakers to build networks and access global platforms. Fadli also emphasized the government's support in facilitating international collaboration and access to global platforms for Indonesian film industry players.

"The Ministry of Culture is committed to continuing to strengthen the film ecosystem, support the creative works of the nation's children and promote Indonesia's cultural wealth, including through cinema," he added.

With this achievement, Indonesia is further strengthening its position in the world film industry, paving the way for more national films to gain recognition and international production opportunities. "Hopefully the achievements of Pangku can inspire filmmakers to continue working and bring Indonesian stories to the world stage," concluded Fadli.

Hong Kong FILMART 2025 takes place on March 17-20, 2025. The exhibitors participating as part of the Indonesian Pavilion delegation are TELKOM Group, Jakarta Film Week, KawanKawan Media, PT Aspirasi Adhya Aeron (Adhya Pictures), MNC Contents/IP Distribution, PT Tripar Multivision Plus Tbk., Images of Motion Film (PT. Raya Rasa Makmur), Metamora, Picklock Films, MD Entertainment, 13 Entertainment, Visinema, Unlimited Production, and Paragon Pictures.