Host Film Premieres At Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

Director and producer Host (IDN Pictures)

JAKARTA - Another Indonesian film that will be shown at an international film festival. Fajar Nugros' latest film, Host, premiered at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.

The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, also known as BIFAN, is a festival that was founded in 1997 and focuses on the horror, thriller, mystery, and fantasy genres. The festival also highlights works with the horror genre from the cinema industry in Asia.

"Through this film, we at IDN Pictures raise a theme that is full of Indonesian culture and culture with an element of mystery that raises many question marks and curiosity," said Susanti Dewi as the producer of the film Host.

Fajar Nugros also feels proud as a director. Because the film Host is his first horror work in his entire career.

“The process of making the film “Inang” is certainly not easy. However, with the hard work and dedication of all parties involved, this film has also managed to get appreciation from BIFAN, an international film festival,” said Fajar Nugros.

The film Inang tells the story of a woman who fights against evil forces to save her baby. More than a family story, this film also features a tradition of Wekasan Wednesday which is a Javanese myth.

Host starring Naysilla Mirdad, Lydia Kandou, Rukman Rosadi, Dimas Anggara, Pritt Timothy, Nungki Kusumastuti, Rania Putrisari, Totos Rasiti, Muzakki Ramdhan, David Nurbianto, and Emil Kusumo.

IDN Pictures has released the first teaser trailer in February. Meanwhile, IDN Pictures has not yet released a broadcast date for Host in Indonesia.