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Female-Led 'Queen of Malacca' Set for Global Release
1 May
Summary
- Worldwide sales rights acquired by Blue Finch Films for the Indonesian action crime thriller.
- The film 'Queen of Malacca' features a woman transforming into a figure of power.
- Directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko, known for 'Stealing Raden Saleh'.
Blue Finch Films has acquired the worldwide sales rights, excluding certain Southeast Asian territories, for the Indonesian action crime thriller "Queen of Malacca." This acquisition was announced ahead of the Cannes Film Market, where the Visinema Pictures production will present its initial footage.
The film, directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko, centers on Rafah, a woman navigating a realm of ritual and violence who ultimately ascends to a position of power. Sasongko, acclaimed for "Stealing Raden Saleh" and "13 Bombs," co-wrote the script with Irfan Ramli.
"Queen of Malacca" boasts a notable cast including Claresta Taufan, Dion Wiyoko, and Ganindra Bimo. The film's action sequences are further enhanced by the expertise of fight choreographer Chan Man-Ching and Indonesian martial artist Reza Hilman.
Mike Chapman of Blue Finch Films expressed enthusiasm for the project's blend of wuxia action, intense violence, and occult elements, anticipating a "bone-crunching, mind-blowing action world."
