Sabtu 03 May 2014 12:54 WIB

National Film Production Significantly Increased

Rep: N Niken Paramita/ Red: Julkifli Marbun
Mari Elka Pangestu
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Mari Elka Pangestu

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu said the national film production this year increased significantly about 18,4 percent compared to last year. Until April 2014, there are 45 titles of which passed the sensor procedures.

"Last year, numbers of our film productions are 105 titles, this year we are optimistic it will be increase," she said in Jakarta, Friday.

She was confident this enhancement will be followed by improvement of quality. It proofed by there are so many Indonesia's film that widely known in international arena.

One of the example, Mari said, 'The Raid 2: Berandal' which was popular in international film societies. "In meetings or international film festivals, international producers often mentioned that film to Indonesian delegation," she said.