This article was written by Triwik Kurniasari.
“In the 1970s and 1980s, the Indonesian film industry experienced its so-called “golden age”, turning out several quality flicks – a trend replicated in the 2000s.
A few decades ago, the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) with its coveted trophy, Piala Citra, was a highly anticipated and prestigious event for every one connected to the local film community.
But during the 1990s, the bright lights of the industry faded to darkness. Several reasons have been offered as the reason for the poor output, including the emergence of several private TV stations, offering entertaining programs for free, thus diminishing cinema.
During those gloomy years, Hollywood flicks dominated Indonesia’s cinemas, with very few local movies screened in theaters. Even the FFI went into a hiatus, such was the state of the industry.
But the past decade has seen an amazing turnaround in the production and output of Indonesian films. The film industry has risen from obscurity to global recognition, with locally made movies screened in film festivals abroad, some even winning awards.
They’ve been appreciated and welcomed at home as well, both critically and commercially, resulting in boosts to productions and attendance. Here’s a look at the highlights of Indonesian film over the past 10 years.”
Read the rest of this article from The Jarkarta Post.
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