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Indonesian Films Take on Global Genres
17 Mar
Summary
- Paragon Pictures launches three new films at Filmart.
- New slate includes dark thriller, action, and children's fantasy.
- Top Indonesian talent stars in upcoming productions.
Paragon Pictures, a Jakarta-based production house, is presenting a slate of three diverse films at Filmart. This includes the supernatural thriller Crimson Rain, an action-packed thriller titled No Limit, and the children's fantasy adventure Oki & Nirmala. These projects aim to elevate Indonesian cinema on the international stage by embracing popular genres.
Crimson Rain, written and directed by Robert Ronny, features Reza Rahadian and is described as a blend of procedural crime drama and occult horror, set against a backdrop of ritualistic murders in Jakarta. No Limit, also directed by Ronny, stars Vino G. Bastian in a high-octane thriller about vengeance and illegal gambling.
Oki & Nirmala, directed by Hanung Bramantyo and starring Tissa Biani, follows a teenage fairy destined to protect her kingdom from a dark spirit. Production for Oki & Nirmala is scheduled to begin in August, with delivery set for March 2027. Crimson Rain will commence shooting in mid-2027 for a 2028 delivery, while No Limit aims for a December 2026 production start with a 2027 delivery.
