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Indonesian Cinema Legend Garin Nugroho and Director Razka Robby Ertanto Launch ‘Spirit of the Kantil’ at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Indonesian legend Garin Nugroho produces sensual Javanese drama 'Spirit of the Kantil' with director Razka Robby Ertanto, launching at Cannes Market.
As a producer, Nugroho has nurtured a new wave of Indonesian cinema, backing significant works like Mouly Surya’s “Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts” (2017) and Kamila Andini’s “The Seen and Unseen” (2017), continuing his legacy of mentorship and cultural preservation. Nugroho frames the project as both a celebration of Javanese heritage and a critique of contemporary society, noting that “paradoxically, Indonesia in the 1950s, an era often viewed as traditional, offered greater respect for gender fluidity and personal expression” than today’s more rigid social norms. With development costs estimated at $30,000 and a total production budget of approximately $1 million, the team is pursuing a mixed financing structure including private equity, film grants, and international co-productions, with the Cannes Market presentation serving as a key step in securing partners.
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