Watch the official trailer of Badarawuhi di Desa Penari here.
The Celebration Event (Gala Premiere) of the film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins was held on March 28, 2024, in Gandaria City and was also shown in IMAX for the first time. The lively atmosphere surrounded by invited guests, cast members, and fans became even more intense, plus Sandiaga Uno was also present to fully support the film Badarawuhi di Desa Penari (Dancing Village: The Curse Begins), which was shown in America.
The film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins is the first film to be shown in IMAX in Southeast Asia. Apart from that, MD Pictures collaborated with Lionsgate, distributing this film around the world, one of which is America (Los Angeles). By introducing Indonesian culture, it is hoped that this film will not be the only one that goes global but will become the starting point for Indonesian cinema to become increasingly popular.
Also read Badarawuhi di Desa Penari: the First Filmed for IMAX Movie in Southeast Asia
At the event, invited guests, cast, and fans enlivened the atmosphere and were the first to watch the film for the first time before it was shown globally and internationally. Here are their responses.
Attending the “Hajatan” of Dancing Village: The Curse Begins, Sandiaga Ugo Fully Supports Indonesian Film Which Is Developing to the International Stage
The “hajatan” of Dancing Village: The Curse Begins began with greetings from the cast and director, Kimo Stamboel, a press screening, and then the media crew and all invited guests who attended had the opportunity to watch the film for the first time with a more immersive IMAX experience.
“So happy. The atmosphere is very pleasant. Very crowded. It seemed very enthusiastic among all people. Hopefully everyone likes our film,” said Aulia Sarah as Badarawuhi.
Maudy Effrosina, who plays Mila in the film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins, also said, “I was at the “hajatan” of Badarawuhi. It’s very crowded. Very exciting. I’m also nervous and really excited to watch it.” Likewise, Claresta Taufan was really curious about the film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins. In fact, Claresta was nervous!
Kimo Stamboel hopes, “I’m excited because this is my first time making an IMAX film, and I hope it will be well received by the public. Because the first one was very successful (KKN di Desa Penari). Hopefully this one can live up to it and, at least, equalize.”
During the press screening, CEO and Founder of MD Entertainment, as well as producer of the film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins, Manoj Punjabi, gave warm greetings and hopes for the film, saying, “We are the first to watch Dancing Village: The Curse Begins filmed for IMAX. Thank you, Mas Sandiaga Uno; we are really very proud, and we want to bring Indonesian culture everywhere. So, through this and our movies, hopefully we can do that. Thank you, thank you, everyone.”
Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, was present at the Gala Premiere to fully support this film, especially with its release not only in Indonesia but also on the international stage. “You make us all proud. Thank you very much. On behalf of the Indonesian Government, I really appreciate this achievement, and of course, we fully support it. Including worldwide releases in America, New York, and Los Angeles. Hopefully, it can bring success, and the target is hopefully to surpass the record set by Mr. Manoj himself.”
Apart from that, Kimo Stamboel, the director of the film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins, expressed his hope that this film can be enjoyed throughout the world. “Hopefully we will be even more global, bringing our culture,” he said.
The invited guests who attended the Gala Premiere were not only treated to the first film shown in IMAX from Indonesia, Dancing Village: The Curse Begins, but there was also the following dancer showcase.
With the dancers dancing to the tunes of Sinden Dawuh by Madukina and Matoha Mino, the atmosphere of the celebration seemed even more tense and real. Moreover, the film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins is very synonymous with the dawuh, who becomes Badarawuhi’s slave to dance non-stop to entertain the ghosts in Angkara Murka.
Testimonials from Invited Guests and Casts about the Film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins after Watching It for the First Time at IMAX
Sandiaga Uno: “Congratulations, Mr. Manoj and MD. I want to buy film stock too. Hopefully, it will improve tremendously. But I see that Indonesian films can go global, and I am very proud. This is in IMAX, so there are special effects. So it’s very different from watching a regular film. I highly recommend watching the film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins. Hopefully, it can accompany you during the Eid holidays. Enjoy Dancing Village.”
Mikha Tambayong and Deva Mahenra: “Very good. This is my first experience too, an Indonesian film in IMAX, it feels really different.”
Atta Halilintar: “Congratulations for the film. Hopefully, this will be a masterpiece that shakes the film industry.”
Muhadkly Acho: “Really a step up from the previous KKN. All the acting is good, from the main cast to the supporting actors. The cinematic experience is also really great. I suggest you watch it in IMAX because all the cool potential of this film comes out.”
Apart from invited guests, fans were also satisfied with the film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins as well as the more detailed story of Badarawuhi, related to the previous KKN film di Desa Penari. Here are their responses.
“There are several plot twists that were not answered in the first KKN di Desa Penari and are answered here. And this is horror that has a neat plot.”
“We again see the aura of Aulia Sarah, who plays Badarawuhi, which is very magical.”
“I feel like I’m not just watching a horror film, but there are effects that make me satisfied, and I can see the beauty of the village more fully.”
Dancing Village: The Curse Begins
The figure of Badarawuhi, played by Aulia Sarah, still gives off a terrifying aura to everyone who communicates with her in Dancing Village. In the film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins, the story of Badarawuhi’s origins will be shown and explained in more detail. So, questions that might arise when watching the film KKN di Desa Penari will be answered in the story of Dancing Village: The Curse Begins.
Want to know the complete mystery of Badarawuhi? Watch the film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins in IMAX and 4DX so you can feel the sensation of watching with a big screen, 360-degree sound, and the fragrant aroma of incense!
Don’t forget to listen to Sinden Badarawuhi, sung by Madukina and Matoha Mino, on all digital streaming platforms. Also, follow MD Pictures’ social media accounts to find out up-to-date news about MD films!
MD Pictures (Production House)
Instagram: @mdpictures_official
TikTok: @mdentertainmentofficial
Facebook: MD Pictures
X: @MDPictures
YouTube: MD Pictures
Badarawuhi di Desa Penari (Movie)
Instagram: @kknmovie
