Blue Finch Films Acquires Global Sales Rights to Indonesian Action Thriller 'Queen of Malacca'
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U.K.-based sales agent Blue Finch Films has secured worldwide sales rights to the Indonesian action crime thriller 'Queen of Malacca'. The film, directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko, will debut its first footage at the Cannes Film Market. The deal excludes certain Southeast Asian territories.
Facts First
- Blue Finch Films acquires worldwide sales rights to the Indonesian film 'Queen of Malacca', excluding some Southeast Asian territories.
- First footage will debut at the Frontières Buyers Showcase during the Cannes Film Market.
- The film is directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko, known for 'Stealing Raden Saleh' and '13 Bombs'.
- The plot follows Rafah, a woman navigating a world of ritual and violence who transforms into a figure of power.
- Fight choreography is led by Chan Man-Ching and Indonesian martial arts practitioner Reza Hilman.
What Happened
Blue Finch Films, a U.K.-based company, has acquired worldwide sales rights to the Indonesian action crime thriller 'Queen of Malacca'. The deal excludes certain Southeast Asian territories. The film is a production by Visinema Pictures and will debut its first footage at the Frontières Buyers Showcase during the Cannes Film Market. Variety first revealed the project at the Cannes Film Market 2025, and the film is part of the Frontières Platform selection.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of international action cinema, this acquisition may bring a new, stylistically distinct film to global audiences. The project's inclusion in the Cannes Film Market and its high-profile fight choreography suggest it could be a notable entry in the genre. Its eventual distribution could provide you with access to a film blending Indonesian cultural elements with crime thriller conventions.
What's Next
The immediate next step is the debut of the film's first footage at the Frontières Buyers Showcase in Cannes. Following this market presentation, Blue Finch Films will likely begin presenting the project to international distributors. The film's reception at the market could influence its global distribution timeline and release strategy.