The Indonesian film industry, also known as "Cinema Indonesia," has a long history dating back to the 1920s. Indonesian films have gained international recognition, with some films winning awards at film festivals worldwide. Some notable Indonesian films include:
For many outsiders, Indonesian cinema was historically synonymous with the "Rambo rip-offs" of the 80s or the low-budget, VHS-era horror flicks. That narrative is dead. Since the mid-2010s, Indonesia has experienced a cinematic renaissance that rivals the Korean film explosion of the early 2000s.