Synopsis Of 10 Obligatory Films Watched At Jakarta World Cinema 2025

Jakarta World Cinema 2025 (ist)

JAKARTA - The 2025 prestigious Jakarta World Cinema (JWC) film festival was held again by presenting a series of international and classic films that should be watched.

This year, JWC can be enjoyed online via KlikFilm from September 4 to October 4, 2025, while offline screenings will take place at CGV Grand Indonesia on September 27, October 4, 2025.

Through JWC 2025, we want to continue to present the best films from all over the world as well as reintroduce the classic work of Indonesia to a new generation. The audience can enjoy it easily through KlikFilm, as well as experience the atmosphere of the festival directly," said Frederica, Director of KlikFilm quoted by VOI from a media broadcast, Wednesday, September 10.

There are a total of 58 film titles from various countries and various genres that can be watched online in this annual event.

From these films, there are 10 film titles that film lovers must watch, namely Memoir Of A Snail, Happy Hour, We Believe You, Dynasty, Love, The Time It Takes, Continental 25, Bring Them Down, Familiar Touch, and And Their Children After Them.

The following is a synopsis of 10 film titles that can be watched at the JWC 2025:

1. Memoir of a Snail

The story of touching a girl who must find her identity after being separated from her twin brother.

2. Happy Hour

The epic drama is emotional about four women in Kobe grappling with friendship and life.

3. We Believe You

Alice struggles in court for custody of her children, against her dark past. Starring Charlotte Deville and Arnaud Dufeys.

4. Busy

Documentary about Ilie Nastase, a controversial and charismatic tennis icon in the 70s.

5. Love

The work of Dag Johan Haugerud who explored relationships without the commitment and emotional honesty of a female doctor.

6. The Time It Takes

A family drama full of emotion about a father who tries to save his daughter from addiction. Directed by Comencini.

7. Continental 25

Radu Jude returns with social satire about a bailiff in Transylvania who is facing a moral crisis.

8. Bring Them Down

The story of farmers' rivalry that led to tragedy and violence, played by Chris Andrews.

9. Familiar Touch

An intimate journey of an 80-year-old woman who learns to make peace with her identity and memory in a nursing home. Starring rife Chalfant, milik Michelle, and Andy McQueen.

10. And Their Children After Them

The summer adventures of two teenage cousins in eastern France that brought them into an unforgettable life experience. Starring Paul Kircher, Angelina Woreth, and Sayyid El Alami.

In addition to new films, JWC 2025 also presents old Indonesian films in the remastered version, namely Youth Bridals and Beautiful Montir-Montirs, which are ready to generate nostalgia from audiences with better image quality and sound.

All films can be watched officially on KlikFilm only by subscription, providing opportunities for viewers to enjoy world cinema works in an easy and affordable way.

In addition, while watching films at JWC 2025, the audience will get 10 points, and these points can be exchanged to get JWC 2025 merchandise, during the JWC 2025 performance at CGV Grand Indonesia.