Cannes, May 18 -- Celebrated Indonesian filmmaker Garin Nugroho has unveiled his latest production venture at the Cannes Market alongside director Razka Robby Ertanto. It is titled 'Spirit of the Kantil' (also titled 'Bedoyo').

According to Variety, the 'Spirit of Kantil' is a sensual drama deeply rooted in Javanese mystical traditions, with Nugroho serving as both writer and producer.

Nugroho, whose career spans decades with acclaimed works such as "Opera Jawa" (2006), "Serambi" (2005), and the recent "Samsara" (2024), has somehow placed Southeast Asian cinema on the boundaries.

As per the outlet, the film explores the complex intersection of beauty, power, and tradition in 1950s Indonesia through a triangle of desire and mysticism: A...