Christine Hakim, Cinta Laura, And Melanie Subono Talk About The Role Of Women In Indonesian Film

Cinta Laura (Tarida/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian film industry should be proud because we can find various stories with various strong female characters. Not only that, now women are also starting to dominate behind the movie screen.

This is important because women have a big role in changing the situation. This topic was raised by Cinta Laura, Christine Hakim, and Melanie Subono at the online event of the 2021 Indonesian Journalist Film Festival (FFWI).

“Films have the power to change the paradigm of situations. I think it's important to think about what message we want to convey, whether it's simple or complex," said Cinta Laura today, September 21.

Love sees many young people who don't have many female role models so they grow up with a female mindset that they don't have much choice.

Christine Hakim also agreed. Acting since the '70s, Christine Hakim experienced challenges as a woman.

“Now, Masha Allah, even women carry cameras that weigh 25 kg. Not only is he physically strong, but his inner power is too. This is what makes women able to face all challenges,” said Christine Hakim.

Melanie Subono, who is known as a musician, began to explore the world of cinema. He told his first film titled Mother which focuses on the character of mother and child as the focus of the story.

This event is one of a series of FFWI XI events which will be held on 28 October. FFWI is an event to appreciate films as well as to appreciate journalists who are one of the drivers of the national film ecosystem.