JAKARTA - Proud news came from the Indonesian film scene, the film "Believe" won the award as Best Director (Best Director) at the Montreal International Film Festival (Montreal International Film Festival) Canada 2025. This award is an international recognition for the work of Indonesian filmmakers in the world film arena.
The Montreal International Film Festival is a global platform dedicated to featuring films that create meaningful connections through storytelling that has an impact and strengthens the voices of filmmakers aimed at encouraging social change. With the vision of making the film a powerful tool of change, this festival has become one of the world's leading film events.
The film fight BELIEVE Fate, Dream, Courage is produced by a Happy Creative House Without Drama and directed by Rahabi Mandra and Arwin Tri Wardhana. This film is adapted from the biography of General TNI Agus Subiyanto entitled Believe Faith, Dream, and Courage compiled by Valent Hartadi & team. The story of this film focuses on Agus' struggle (Ajil Ditto), who wants to understand the figure of his father, Sergeant Chief Dedi (Wafda Saifan), a soldier who is more active in the battlefield than with his family.
The story of this film raises the theme of sacrifice, patriotism, and family longing, as well as adapted from the biography of the TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto entitled Believe - Faith, Dream, and Courage. The film "Believe" will be shown in cinemas throughout Indonesia starting July 24, 2025 and all Indonesian people can watch it in the nearest cinema.
The Head of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Information Center (Kapuspen), Maj. Gen. Kristomei Sianturi, expressed his pride for this achievement. "The film Believe proves that Indonesian works can compete and excel at the international level. We are proud of this achievement and hope to continue to support the development of national cinema," he said.
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The Montreal International Film Festival has strong values, namely Involvement and Authenticity, which encourage active participation and original storytelling that reflect various perspectives and experiences. The purpose of this festival not only features films, but also encourages initiatives promoting real-world changes.
This achievement not only raised the name of the film "Believe" but also became an inspiration for all Indonesian film people to continue to work with the best quality.
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