Djakarta 1946
Mouly Surya / ID, SG, NL, FR, 2025 / 118 min.
A stylish historical thriller set during Indonesia’s war of independence that shows Dutch domination through the resistance’s eyes. Former freedom fighter Isa is assigned to assassinate a high-ranking Dutch official.
Jakarta, 1946. A city in chaos. Indonesia has declared independence, but reality is less straightforward. The Dutch return, supported by the British and the struggle for freedom is far from over. In the revolution’s shadows, Isa – a former freedom fighter and now a teacher – is sent on a dangerous mission by the resistance movement: she is to assassinate a high-ranking Dutch official at the luxury Batavia Café, the colonial elite’s hangout.
Details
Director
Mouly Surya
Production year
2025
Country
ID, SG, NL, FR
Original title
Perang Kota
Length
118 min.
Language
English, Dutch, Indonesian
Subtitles
NLD or ENG
Format
DCP
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