GARUDA POWER – THE SPIRIT WITHIN

World Sales: Shaya Prod

 

The exceptional success of The Raid called attention to Indonesia as an action- lm-producing country. But The Raid was nothing new; it is part of a tradition of hundreds of crazy, zany action lm produced there since the early 1930s. Garuda dives deeply into this unique history – from 1930s martial arts films, to James Bond swinging 60s rip-o s to 70s super hero comic adaptations.
Meiresonne offers a fascinating and moving tribute to a people and their rich cinematic heritage, using rare footage and interviews with cult actors and directors. But he also launches a serious wake-up call to this vanishing tradition. After several golden ages, Indonesian action films are on a steep decline today.

Monday, September 21st, 8:00pm at the Star

Wednesday, September 23rd, 11:00am at the Star St-Ex

Infos

Countries: France, Indonesia

Year: 2014

Duration: 1hr 17

Version: Bahasa, with French subtitles

Cast & Credits

Director: Bastian Meiresonne

Producers: Julien Thialon, Cécile Jeune, Bastian Meiresonne

Screenplay: Bastian Meiresonne

Cinematography: Fahim Rauyan

Editing: Cédric Tromeur

Music: David Tandayu