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Feb 26, 2023 · Domestic films in Indonesia and Malaysia were popular and financially viable in the 1950s and early 1960s. Hits included films like Tiga Dara (Three Maidens) in Indonesia and Do Re Mi in...
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May 13, 2018 · As commodities, Indonesian films are only accessible to some socio-economic groups. Cinemas are available only in big cities—mostly are located in elite shopping malls. As cultural phenomena, theatrically-distributed Indonesian films are only relevant to a limited group of people.
Last year, the Indonesian film industry celebrated a new record of over 50 million viewers for a total of 132 local films. And the country isn’t just doing well domestically, it is also becoming a bigger player in the global film market.
Jan 7, 2021 · “The number of viewers for Indonesian films, however, exceeded that of foreign films. Viewers chose films from the classic library over new releases, and it seems that each genre has its own...
By the 1990s, imports of foreign films resumed, and the quantity of Indonesian films was reduced due to competition, especially from the United States and Hong Kong. The number of movies produced decreased significantly, from 115 in 1990 to 37 in 1993.
Dec 18, 2023 · Many Indonesian films have become favorites in the country and are able to compete with foreign films. The works of Indonesian filmmakers are increasingly being considered in international film festivals.
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Nov 21, 2019 · Imported films dominate in the genre of action, adventure, fantasy, science fiction, musicals, thrillers, action, and animation. Meanwhile, local films with the genre of comedy, romance, drama, and history or biographies of figures are more popular.
