Indonesian filmmakers aim to impress at Cannes


Indonesian actress and producer Christine Hakim (right) and actress Asmara Abigail during the interview in Jakarta. - AFP

JAKARTA: Indonesia's top movie-makers are aiming to make a splash at this year's Cannes film festival, backed by one of the country's most famous cinema veterans, Christine Hakim.

More than two decades ago, Hakim produced and played a starring role in the landmark Indonesian drama "Leaf on a Pillow", which was screened to acclaim in Cannes at the time.

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