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2009

new cinema from asia

The Forbiden Door

Anwar Joko

Indonesia, 2008, 115', Swiss Premiere

The movie

Gambir is a famous artist, especially reputed for his sculptures representing pregnant women. One day he finds a door he has never opened in his house. His wife forbids him to approach it and he conforms to it. As a passive witness of his own life, he is used to follow his relatives’ instructions. But his life is turned upside down when he discovers a secrete organization. People involved in it get delighted by watching the daily life of depraved individuals, whose intimacy is filmed by a hidden camera. When Gambir understands that the closed door in his house seems to be related to the images, he decides, against all opposition, to save one of the victims of this perverted game.


World Sales :

PT Lifelike Pictures, Indonesia

producers :

Sheila Timothy

cast :

Fachry Albar, Marsha Timothy, Ario Bayu

Crew :
  • Scriptwriter : Joko Anwar
  • Editor : Wawan I. Wibowo
  • Music : Haris Khaseli, Bembi Gusti, Aghi Narottama, Gascaro Ramondo
  • Cinematographer : Ipung Rachmat Syaiful