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JAKARTA – CGV Arthouse will screen the iconic Indonesian movie Kuldesak again starting November 11, 2026. The theater chain originally released this film in 1998, and they will now show it at three key locations: CGV fX Sudirman in Jakarta, CGV BEC Mall in Bandung, and CGV JWalk Mall in Yogyakarta. As a result, this re-release gives audiences a fresh chance to experience a movie that captured Jakarta youth culture during the late 1990s. In fact, CGV officially announced the screening schedule through their Instagram account.
Four prominent directors—Mira Lesmana, Riri Riza, Nan T. Achnas, and Rizal Mantovani—collaborated to direct the film. The story follows four main characters who face their own unique struggles. First, Aksan wants to make a film without relying on his father’s support. Second, Andre plays a young musician who worships Kurt Cobain. Next, Dina becomes obsessed with a television video jockey (VJ). Finally, Lina faces sexual harassment in her workplace. Together, these four storylines blend comedy, drama, and action to portray shared dreams, loneliness, and urban pressure.
According to Miles Films archives, the crew produced Kuldesak in 1996, two years before its official release. The 110-minute film also features memorable performances by the late Ryan Hidayat and Bianca Adinegoro. Furthermore, after its national release in Indonesia, Kuldesak entered several international festivals, including the International Film Festival Rotterdam and the Singapore International Film Festival in 1999.
Additionally, the movie marked the end of a hiatus for the famous supergroup Dewa 19. The movie born a major original soundtrack hit that topped Indonesian music charts around 1998 and 1999. Frontman Ahmad Dhani teamed up with guitarist Andra Ramadhan to write an alternative rock song with the same title, “Kuldesak.” Moreover, rock singer Elfonda “Once” Mekel provided backing vocals for the track. Therefore, this song served as an introduction to Dewa 19’s new lineup, especially after Once officially joined as their new lead vocalist one year later.
Ultimately, this screening forms part of the CGV Arthouse initiative, which highlights festival, independent, and classic films. CGV initially launched this program in Jakarta before expanding it to Bandung and Yogyakarta. Moviegoers can check screening schedules and buy tickets directly through the official CGV app or website.
Photo doc. IMDB
