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Tag Archives: Indonesia

Ghost in the Cell (2026)

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This was perfect late night horror fare. The gore factor was excellent without being overwhelming and there were some great comedic moments and set pieces to balance it out.

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September 3, 2026 Leave a comment

Sweet Dreams (2023)

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You will understand the irony of the title in the closing scenes of this acerbic, stylised allegory of colonisation.

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September 1, 2024 1 Comment

Yuni (2021)

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Kamila Andini delicately explores the difficulties of being a 16 year old girl in a society that thinks it knows what’s best for you, without giving us any easy answers.

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Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017)

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My first Indonesian, feminist, spaghetti western. Marlina (Marsha Timothy), a young widow living alone, defends herself with cool insouciance against a rapacious gang. Continue reading →

August 21, 2017 1 Comment

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