Indonesian director Garin Nugroho is shaking things up at the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival, telling fellow filmmakers: Hollywood is no longer No. 1! 🎉
Speaking with CGTN on the festival sidelines, Nugroho proudly noted that six of the ten highest-grossing movies in Indonesia this year are homegrown hits. That’s a big win for local cinema!
“Back in elementary school, I couldn’t get enough of movies from the Chinese mainland,” he recalled with a smile. Those early film memories convinced him that the silver screen is the strongest cultural bridge between Indonesia and the Chinese mainland.
As a jury member for the Golden Silk Road Awards—the festival’s top honor—he’s calling on filmmakers from both sides to keep riding this wave. “Let’s keep telling stories that resonate, spark cultural exchange, and push the boundaries of cinema,” Nugroho urged. 🌏✨
Whether you’re catching a local blockbuster or diving into a festival gem, it’s clear: Asia’s film scene is leveling up, and it’s our time to shine! 🌟
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Indonesian director tells filmmakers: Hollywood is no longer No. 1
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