The Blind of the Phantom Cave: Angel's Eyes
The Blind from the Phantom Cave | |
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Si Buta dari Gua Hantu | |
Directed by | Timo Tjahjanto |
Written by | Timo Tjahjanto |
Based on | The Blind from the Phantom Cave by Ganes T. H. |
Production companies | Bumilangit Studios |
Distributed by | Bumilangit Studios |
Country | Indonesia |
Language | Indonesian |
The Blind from the Phantom Cave (Indonesian: Si Buta dari Gua Hantu) is an upcoming Indonesian superhero film produced by Bumilangit Studios and .[1] It was announced in 2019 as part of the Volume 1 films in the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe film series which began with the release of Gundala.[2]
The character Barda Mandrawata, or better known as the Blind from the Phantom Cave, was created by comic book artist Games T. H. and has been adapted into a live-action film in 1970 by Citra Award-winning director Lilik Sudjio.[3] Writer-director Timo Tjahjanto was announced to helm the project in 2019.[4]
Production[]
Development[]
The film was first announced in August 2019 ahead of the release of Gundala.[2] Joko Anwar, who wrote and directed Gundala, was announced as the executive producer who will oversee the development of all Volume 1 films in the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe.[5]
Casting[]
Iko Uwais has been rumored to star as the titular character although no official confirmation has been made.[6]
Filming[]
The film was supposed to begin shooting in October 2019, but in March 2020, Tjahjanto shared that the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed pre-production process and that it was unclear when he would start shooting the film.[7][8]
References[]
- ^ "Bumilangit Cinematic Universe". Bumilangit. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Media, Kompas Cyber. "Setelah Gundala, Bumilangit Umumkan 7 Film Jagoan Barunya Halaman all". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. "Berkonsep Dunia Nusantara, Film Si Buta dari Gua Hantu Akan Brutal". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ Times, I. D. N.; Nanda, Erfah. "Film Si Buta dari Gua Hantu Siap Digarap Tahun 2020, Ini Kata Timo!". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ Indonesia, C. N. N. "Joko Anwar Jadi Produser Kreatif Semesta Bumilangit". hiburan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ "Timo Tjahjanto Bocorkan Iko Uwais Sebagai Si Buta dari Goa Hantu". kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ CNN Indonesia (12 August 2019). "Si Buta dari Gua Hantu Mulai Syuting Oktober 2019". CNN Indonesia. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. "Timo Tjahjanto Belum Bisa Produksi Si Buta dari Gua Hantu karena Pandemi Corona". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2021.
External links[]
- Indonesian-language films
- Indonesian films
- Indonesian superhero films