Indonesia-Kyrgyzstan horror 'The Land of Jinn' unveils at Tokyo market
The supernatural horror film, directed by Kevin Rahardjo, is in post-production with a release planned for 2027 and is seeking distribution partners.
"The Land of Jinn," a supernatural horror feature directed by Kevin Rahardjo, was unveiled at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, according to Variety. The project is presented as the first co-production between Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan.
Makbul Mubarak and Tumpal Tampubolon wrote the screenplay. The story follows a young Indonesian woman who travels to Kyrgyzstan to find a mystical healer for the baby she carries, and draws on the legend of King Solomon commanding the jinn.
Shooting took place in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul region and in Jakarta. The film is in English, Indonesian and Kyrgyz, and is now in post-production with a release planned for 2027.
Yulia Evina Bhara and Amerta Kusuma produce for Jakarta-based KawanKawan Media. On the Kyrgyz side, Sultan Pirzhan and Elvira Sarieva of FreeMinds and Maksat Bolotbek of Bairak Group produce. Nazira C. Noer is on board as producer and delegate.
At the market, the producers are seeking partners to close the financing gap and handle distribution.
Earlier credits
Rahardjo previously directed "Smothered." Mubarak worked on "Autobiography" and Tampubolon on "Crocodile Tears." Bhara said Indonesia has a 65% local market share in horror.
Quick answers
When is "The Land of Jinn" released?
The film is in post-production with a release planned for 2027.
Where was "The Land of Jinn" filmed?
Shooting took place in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul region and in Jakarta.
Who wrote "The Land of Jinn"?
Makbul Mubarak and Tumpal Tampubolon wrote the screenplay.