The Rise of Indonesian Action Cinema: A Global Gamble Worth Taking The Cannes Film Market has long been a barometer for the global film industry's shifting landscape. This year is no exception.
Amidst the flurry of deal making and announcements, one development has caught my attention: K Movie Entertainment's ambitious slate of Indonesian action films.
With "Pendekar: Warrior" starring Iko Uwais and an Indonesian remake of "The Man From Nowhere" featuring Joe Taslim, this new wave of cinema is poised to bring the country's unique brand of action heroism to a global audience.