Cannes, May 15, 2025 – After two years of focusing on leading the transformation of Visinema and developing JUMBO, the Indonesian animated film that marked a new milestone in audience reach and made a positive impact on the national film industry, Angga Dwimas Sasongko returns to the director’s chair with a greater and more defined vision: to build the future of Indonesian action cinema.
In a market dominated by horror and comedy, the action genre has yet to reach its full potential as a commercially successful category. Drawing from his experience directing Wiro Sableng, Ben & Jody, 13 Bom di Jakarta, and Mencuri Raden Saleh, Angga believes that this genre possesses untapped narrative, visual, and emotional strength.
As the director of Mencuri Raden Saleh, the highest-grossing Indonesian action film of all time with over 2.3 million viewers, Angga sees action not merely as chase scenes and explosions, but as a cinematic space to create spectacle, iconic characters, and widely resonant narratives. With his latest project, RATU MALAKA, he is not only returning as a filmmaker but also continuing his role as a key driver in expanding Indonesia’s storytelling ecosystem—broadening the genre spectrum to be more competitive both locally and internationally.“It’s time to direct a film that reignites my deepest instincts as a storyteller. After successfully transforming Visinema and seeing JUMBO surpass its targets, I’m back in the director’s seat to pursue something bigger: an action film with soul, blood, and a fiercely local spirit. RATU MALAKA will be my fifth film in this genre, and will embody all the lessons I’ve learned from Wiro Sableng, Ben & Jody, Mencuri Raden Saleh, and 13 Bom di Jakarta. But beyond that, it’s a personal and monumental work,” explains Angga Dwimas Sasongko.
Announcement from Cannes & International Collaboration
Angga officially announced this project at the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes 2025, as part of an initiative to expand production ecosystems and foster cross-country creative collaboration. He is currently exploring strategic partnerships with production companies from South Korea and the United States to support large-scale international production and broaden the film’s global distribution.
ABOUT RATU MALAKA
Genre: Crime Thriller | Action | Neo-Noir | Occult
Tone: Gritty, Mystical, Visceral, Politically Charged“In a world where criminal empires are built on blood, fear, and ancient prophecy—one woman dares to rewrite fate.”
RATU MALAKA is a crime-action thriller set in an urban underworld colliding with myth and spiritual power. Within a criminal syndicate run through shamanic rituals, prophecies of power, and a belief in a four-directions fate structure, a new force emerges—not only to challenge the system, but to burn it to the ground.
With a visual approach blending neo-noir atmosphere, brutal hand-to-hand action, and internal political tension within the criminal world, RATU MALAKA is designed as a visceral and immersive cinematic experience.
ONGOING PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT
RATU MALAKA is currently in the advanced script development stage and pre-production planning. Casting, production partner selection, and the announcement of key names will be revealed soon. Full-scale production is scheduled to begin in early 2026.
ABOUT ANGGA DWIMAS SASONGKO
Angga Dwimas Sasongko is known as one of Indonesia’s most consistent storytellers in shaping the local cinematic landscape across multiple genres. But his role goes beyond directing. As the Founder & CEO of Visinema, Angga has led the company’s transformation into Indonesia’s most progressive creative IP studio, with a portfolio that spans feature films, animation, music, digital series, and interactive storytelling.
Under his leadership, Visinema has not only produced major works like JUMBO and Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini, but has also played a critical role in developing a long-term IP-based industry ecosystem, making Visinema not just a production house, but a major player in Indonesia’s creative industry architecture.
ABOUT VISINEMA GROUP
Founded in 2008 by Indonesian filmmaker Angga Dwimas Sasongko, Visinema Group (Visinema) aims to be a center of excellence in every form of storytelling in Indonesia, through a comprehensive storytelling ecosystem. Visinema is committed to continuously developing and producing captivating content and films for audiences across multiple channels and platforms.
Visinema includes:
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Visinema Pictures, which produces impactful feature films and offers cinematic experiences to film lovers;
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BION Studios, which delivers hyperlocal and trending stories;
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Visinema Studios, which focuses on quality content for children and families, including animation and puppet shows;
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Visinema Content, which creates quality streaming content;
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Skriptura, a division that provides script development and writing services.
Visinema has developed a range of IPs enjoyed by the public, including: Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku, Filosofi Kopi, Surat Dari Praha, Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini, Keluarga Cemara, Generasi 90an: Melankolia, Nussa, Mencuri Raden Saleh, 13 Bom di Jakarta, Heartbreak Motel, and other box-office hits shown in theaters. They’ve also released Nussa Official Series and Domikado on YouTube, and the Keluarga Cemara Musical Stage Show, which received a warm public reception.
Visinema continues to strengthen its position in Indonesia’s film and creative industry to become a true center of excellence in every form of creative output.
Visinema
Website: www.visinema.co
Microsite: filmjumbo.com
Email: info@visinemapictures.com
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