Tag: cinema
Beyond the Frame: Deconstructing Meta-Cinema in "Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-film"
In the landscape of contemporary Indonesian cinema, few films have managed to interrogate the medium of filmmaking itself with as much tenderness and biting wit as Yandy Laurens’ Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-film (2023). Moving beyond the tropes of the romantic comedy genre, the film functions as a sophisticated piece of meta-cinema—a movie about the […]
Beyond the Literal: Re-evaluating Tentang Dia as a Queer Landmark in Indonesian Cinema
Two decades after its initial release in 2005, Rudy Soedjarwo’s Tentang Dia continues to provoke debate. Recently, a viral TikTok discussion reignited interest in the film, positioning it not merely as a drama about friendship, but as a pioneer of sapphic or WLW (Women Loving Women) cinema in Indonesia. While many viewers expressed that they […]
Beyond the Red Carpet: Mapping the Global Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema
This report is based on a collaborative research project conducted with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia regarding the international recognition of Indonesian films. The research was carried out through the collection, processing, and analysis of digital data from online media and publications from international film festival organizers, both domestic and global. […]
Breaking Borders: How Indigenous, Romani, and Digital Networks Are Redrawing the Map of Global Cinema
Main Facts The landscape of international cinema has long been dictated by traditional geographic boundaries, historic geopolitical centers, and Western-centric funding models. However, a profound shift is underway, driven by independent creators and community-led collectives who refuse to let borders define their storytelling. On May 15, Film Comment Editor Devika Girish moderated a high-profile panel […]
From Oscar Milestones to Toronto Premieres: How Indian Cinema’s Global Momentum Is Reshaping Independent and Studio Landscapes
Main Facts The 2023 Academy Awards marked an unprecedented watershed moment for Indian cinema, highlighted by the historic victories of Everything Everywhere All At Once, the cultural phenomenon of the Telugu-language action epic RRR, and Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Oscar win for the documentary short The Elephant Whisperers. Concurrently, Shaunak Sen’s critically lauded All That Breathes […]
Beyond the Literal: Re-evaluating Tentang Dia as a Queer Landmark in Indonesian Cinema
Two decades after its initial release, the 2005 Indonesian drama Tentang Dia (About Her), directed by Rudy Soedjarwo, continues to spark fervent debate. What began as a casual TikTok video highlighting the film as a pioneer of "sapphic" or Women-Loving-Women (WLW) narratives in 2000s Indonesian cinema quickly spiraled into a digital discourse, revealing a deep-seated […]
Beyond the Red Carpet: Mapping the Global Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema
This report is based on a collaborative research project conducted by Cinema Poetica and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The study provides an extensive analysis of the international recognition of Indonesian film, synthesized from digital media data, festival publications, and cross-border industry archives. The New Frontier: Indonesian Cinema on the Global […]
The Ascendant Narrative: Indonesian Cinema’s Diverse Journey to Global Recognition
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian cinema is experiencing an unprecedented surge in international recognition, moving beyond sporadic triumphs to establish a consistent and diverse presence on the global stage. A recent collaborative research initiative between Cinema Poetica and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia reveals a significant upward trend in the visibility and […]
Beyond the Screen: How MIFFest is Architecting the Future of Southeast Asian Cinema
As the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) prepares to mark its milestone 10th anniversary next year, the event is transitioning from a burgeoning regional showcase into a strategic powerhouse for the Southeast Asian film industry. Under the visionary leadership of founder Joanne Goh, the festival is shifting its focus away from the frantic pursuit of […]
The Human Condition in High Definition: Reassessing the Cinema of Ryosuke Hashiguchi
In the landscape of contemporary Japanese cinema, few directors have managed to balance the intimacy of personal identity with the sweeping complexities of societal evolution as deftly as Ryosuke Hashiguchi. A filmmaker who emerged during a period of transition for Japanese independent cinema, Hashiguchi has consistently defied the reductive labels often placed upon queer directors. […]
