Great news for the Indonesian film industry, as it will once again take part in the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival 2025, one of the most renowned film festivals in the world. This year, Indonesia will present the Indonesian Pavilion as part of the largest international film market, Marche du Film, which is a component of the Cannes Festival.
In this event, the government is directly involved in supporting filmmakers to promote Indonesian culture through the best films made by local talents.
“This is an important festival in the midst of our flourishing film ecosystem. We need to ride the wave. We hope Indonesia’s participation will not be ordinary; this year and in the coming years, the presence of Indonesian filmmakers will be felt internationally through our films,” said Indonesia’s Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, during a press conference for the Cannes International Film Festival in Jakarta on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
The Minister of Culture acknowledged the rapid development of the local film industry, which is proven by the increasing number of local films being made and receiving high appreciation from film lovers. Not only have these films been recognized domestically, but they have also gained international acclaim.
The Indonesian film industry is seen to have a very promising future, especially when looking at the number of local film viewers last year, which reached 81 million. This number is more than twice the number of viewers for foreign films, demonstrating the strong interest of the public in watching domestic films. “Our films received great appreciation. Our domestic films have been highly appreciated with 81 million viewers last year, surpassing foreign films which only had around 40 million viewers,” he said.
However, challenges remain in this journey. According to Fadli Zon, the major challenge faced by filmmakers and collaborators is how to continue improving or at least maintaining the achievements they have made so far.
“But what’s even more difficult is how to maintain and develop it because, over time, there is competition at the global level. That’s why we must produce good films that can be appreciated both domestically and internationally,” Fadli Zon explained.
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