Nonton Wiro Sableng
Credit: Eriek Juragan After being wowed by western superheroes from Marvel and DC universes, Indonesia finally gets its own hero on the big screen. A film about a local hero clad in all white costume from the 16th century, (Crazy Wiro), Indonesian theatres on August 30.
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It will be released in Singapore on October 11 following Malaysia’s release on September 27. The film mostly received positive reviews from media and audience. Reputable US magazine Variety the film a breakthrough in Indonesia’s film industry for being the first film backed by Hollywood’s 20th Century Fox. Despite the hype, Wiro Sableng has left a big question about genre filmmaking in the local cinema industry. Many consider Wiro to be a superhero movie, but from its cinematic elements and style, Wiro Sablengis closer to martial arts or silat genre. What is genre? Genre is a reference tool for filmmakers and audiences alike.