Film archive, 2026

Red Before Dawn

Merah Sebelum Fajar

Director Garin Nugroho

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Leading Indonesian filmmaker Garin Nugroho's latest film Red Before Dawn. 1946 Indonesia, months after independence from the Netherlands. Frans, an Indonesian/Dutch geologist, must transport vital survey data to Yogyakarta, the provisional capital. He is accompanied by Qasim, a former Indian soldier, and Arya, a blind radio operator; Fifi, a nurse of Chinese descent, and singer Bandriah join them. Their journey is extremely difficult: captured by pro-independence militia, chased by Dutch spies... Famed Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra plays the protagonist who belongs neither to the colonial rulers nor to the new nation.

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Film details

Director: Garin Nugroho
Country/Region: Indonesia
Year: 2026
Length: 113min
Original language: Indonesian
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Director

Garin Nugroho

Born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia in 1961, Garin Nugroho is an internationally acclaimed Indonesian director, screenwriter, and producer whose films have been consistently presented at major international film festivals. In 2026, he marks 45 years in the creative industry as a multidisciplinary artist working across film, performing arts, and other creative fields. He has directed over 40 films throughout his career.

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

Credits

Director: Garin Nugroho
Screenplay: Garin Nugroho, Dirmawan Hatta
Producer: Nicholas SAPUTRA
Cinematography: Larry Manda
Production design: Ong Hari Wahyu
Editing: Sastha Sunu
Costume: Retno Ratih DAMAYANTI
Music: Jason Mountario
Sound: Satrio BUDIONO, Sutrisno
Cast: Nicholas SAPUTRA, Laura Basuki, Bront Palarae, Tissa Biani, Nagra PAKUSADEWO

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Red Before DawnTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Competition

Festival history1

东京国际电影节, 2026Competition, Competitive section

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