Indonesian remake of Spanish thriller debuts at Jakarta festival
Director Danial Rifki's adaptation of 'The Invisible Guest' screens at Jakarta World Cinema after production delays.
At a glance
- Danial Rifki's Indonesian remake of 'The Invisible Guest' premiered at Jakarta World Cinema
- The film was completed in 2023 but faced release delays due to HBO exclusivity clauses
- Falcon Pictures produced the adaptation of Oriol Paulo's 2016 Spanish thriller
- Three Rifki films are screening at the festival
Indonesian director Danial Rifki's remake of the Spanish thriller "The Invisible Guest" has premiered at Jakarta World Cinema. The film, produced by Falcon Pictures, is an adaptation of Oriol Paulo's 2016 original.
Rifki completed the project in 2023, but exclusivity agreements with HBO delayed its theatrical release. The remake is one of three Rifki films being shown at the festival.
Why it matters
The release marks the arrival of a high-profile international remake in Indonesian cinema after a significant delay.
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