Good News, Lengger Death Dance Film Reaches 100,000 Viewers

Lengger Death Dance Film (Photo: Visinema Pictures)

JAKARTA - The audience's enthusiasm to return to the cinema looks real. The film Lengger Maut dance received rave reviews from the audience. In four days, the film by Visinema Pictures with Aenigma Picture has gathered more than 100,000 viewers.

The film, which premiered to coincide with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr or on May 13, 2021, successfully attracted audiences to watch the story between Sukma and Jati doctor.

"Now 100,000 people have been treated to the clinic dr Jati, thank you for supporting the Death Lengger Dance by following health protocols, thank you very much appreciation," explained Refal Hady in the release received VOI.

Producer Aryanna Yuris also expressed her happiness at receiving support from Indonesian filmgoers. "Thank you for your appreciation for the Lengger Death Dance, hopefully this support can also drive the wheels of the Indonesian film economy," said Aryanna Yuris.

Sukma, played by Della Dartyan is described as a special Lengger dancer. He is believed to have obtained the spirit of the drum, which in Banyumas culture, the spirit of the indang is considered as the protector of Lengger dancers.

"Someone who has a spirit indang, will be protected, not only himself but also his village," said Della Dartyan who recounted the privilege of Sukma, the character he played.

Meanwhile, the doctor jati character is played by Refal Hady. Doctor Jati is a new resident in Pagar Alas village, the village where Sukma lives and there Jati doctor meets Sukma. But then, there was an oddity in the village. One by one the citizens are missing and not found.

This is the mystery that you have to find the answer by watching the Death Lengger Dance to the end. Not only presenting a thrilling story, the film also tries to introduce the traditional culture of Banyumas origin, namely lengger dance. Even filmmakers invite local artists to be directly involved in the making of this film.

On the third day of its screening, the film Lengger Death Dance added screens in various regions. To this day, The Lengger Death Dance can still be seen in cinemas throughout Indonesia.