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Four Seasons in Java

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Four Seasons in Java
Indonesian theatrical release poster
IndonesianEmpat Musim Pertiwi
Directed byKamila Andini
Written byKamila Andini
Produced byIfa Isfansyah
Starring
CinematographyBatara Goempar
Edited byJasmine Ng
Music by
  • Ricky Lionardi
  • Bottlesmoker
Production
company
Forka Films
Release dates
  • 13 September 2026 (2026-09-13) (TIFF)
  • 8 October 2026 (2026-10-08) (Indonesia)
Running time
137 minutes
Countries
  • Indonesia
  • Singapore
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Germany
  • France
  • Poland
  • Thailand
Languages
  • Indonesian
  • Javanese

Four Seasons in Java (Indonesian: Empat Musim Pertiwi) is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Kamila Andini. A co-production of Indonesia, Singapore, Netherlands, Norway, Germany, France, Poland, and Thailand, it stars Putri Marino as Pertiwi, the title character.

The film had its world premiere at the Centrepiece section of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on 13 September, and is scheduled for Indonesian theatrical release on 8 October. It was also selected as the Indonesian submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.[1]

Premise

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A woman returns to her village after being imprisoned for the murder of a man who tried to rape her.[2]

Cast

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Production

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In May 2024, Four Seasons in Java participated in the All Genres Project Market at the Far East Film Festival.[3] In October 2024, the project was first officially revealed during Forka Films' slate announcement, with Kamila Andini attached as the director and Anthony Chen of Giraffe Pictures co-producing.[4] In February 2025, the project was selected to participate at CineMart, held during the International Film Festival Rotterdam.[5] It also participated at the Berlinale Co-Production Market in the same month.[6] Imajinari announced their investment in the project during their slate reveal in March 2025.[7] In June 2025, it was reported that it received €75,000 production grant from the Netherlands Film Fund and Hubert Bals Fund.[8] In the same month, the project also received 675,000 Norwegian kroner from Sørfond, with Verona Meier of Storm Films serving as a co-producer.[9]

In August 2025, it participated in the Venice Gap-Financing Market, seeking final post-production funding, particularly for visual effects.[10] It was reported that Fred Burle of German production company One Two Films, Dutch production company Lemming Film's Erik Glijnis, and Christophe Bruncher of French production company Ici èt La Productions, also joined as co-producers.[11] In October 2025, the project won the Tokyo Project Award and Kongchak Award at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market.[12] In November 2025, it was reported that Polish production company PFX, Indonesian production company Brand Film, and Thai-based company Chada Entertainment joined as co-producers.[13] In March 2026, the project received HBF+Europe post production grant.[14] Miles Films, Jagartha, Trinity Entertainment Network, Teamup Circular Creative, and Navvaros Entertainment financed the film.[citation needed]

In an interview with Variety, Andini described that the film as a "collision between modernity and personal trauma, repeating in daily life".[15]

The official teaser was released on 19 August 2026.[citation needed]

Release

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Four Seasons in Java had its world premiere at the Centrepiece section of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on 13 September.[16] An exclusive ten-minute preview of the film was screened at the 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 30 November 2025.[17] It will be screened in 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2026,[18][19] and in the revamped section Crosscut Asia+ of 39th Tokyo International Film Festival in late October 2026.[20]

It is scheduled for a limited release on 22 September 2026[21], followed by a wide theatrical release on 8 October 2026.[22]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Naman Ramachandran (15 September 2026). "Oscars: Indonesia Selects Kamila Andini's 'Four Seasons in Java' for International Feature Race (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
  2. ↑ Nursyecha, Nurul (4 November 2025). "Kamila Andini Tampilkan Film Terbarunya "Empat Musim Pertiwi"". Radio Republik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  3. ↑ Popp, Olivia (3 May 2024). "The Far East Film Festival's Focus Asia industry programme reaffirms its commitment to European-Asian collaboration". Cineuropa. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  4. ↑ Frater, Patrick (3 October 2024). "Kamila Andini's 'Four Seasons in Java,' Riri Riza's 'Cubs' Adorn Slate of Indonesian Indie Producer Forka Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "Rotterdam CineMart 2025: Full Line-Up". Streamlined. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  6. ↑ Dalton, Ben (9 January 2025). "Tatiana Huezo, Kirsten Tan projects to be showcased at Berlinale Co-Production Market". Screen International. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  7. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (18 March 2025). "Indonesia's Imajinari Unveils Film Slate at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "NFF+HBF support for Darya Zhuk and Kamila Andini". Netherlands Film Fund. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  9. ↑ "Nine projects selected for the Sørfond grant in 2025". Sørfond. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  10. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (10 July 2025). "Babak Jalali, Kamila Andini, Martin Koolhoven, Emily Atef & Yann Gonzalez Feature Projects Set For Venice Gap-Financing Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  11. ↑ "BUZZ LIST: Southeast Asia Projects In The Pipeline 2025". Streamlined. 31 October 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  12. ↑ Geisinger, Gabriella (31 October 2025). "Kamila Andini's 'Four Seasons In Java' leads first Tokyo Gap-Financing Market awards". Screen International. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  13. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (29 November 2025). "Kamila Andini's 'Four Seasons in Java' Lands International Production Alliance for Forka Films". Variety. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  14. ↑ Dams, Tim (17 March 2026). "Asmae El Moudir, Kamila Andini projects receive Hubert Bals Fund backing". Screen International. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  15. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (29 August 2025). "Kamila Andini's Venice Gap-Financing Market Project 'Four Seasons in Java' Tackles Power, Trauma in Indonesia". Variety. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  16. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (4 August 2026). "TIFF Centrepiece To Showcase 54 Features With Kamila Andini's 'Four Seasons in Java' & Avi Nesher's 'Our Loves' Among World Premieres". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  17. ↑ Fathurrozak (5 November 2025). "Film Empat Musim Pertiwi Bakal Tayangkan Bocoran 10 Menit Eksklusif di JAFF 2025". Media Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  18. ↑ Naman Ramachandran (1 September 2026). "Isabelle Huppert, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kore-Eda Hirokazu, Fan Bingbing, Michelle Yeoh on Guest List as Busan Unveils Galas, Asian Cinema Competition". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
  19. ↑ "Four Seasons in Java". Busan International Film Festival. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
  20. ↑ Naman Ramachandran (7 September 2026). "Tokyo Film Festival Adds Nippon Cinema Now Competition, Crosscut Asia+ Section, New Award Honoring Women in Film". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
  21. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVuAw1kXiG/?img_index=1
  22. ↑ Prasetya, Ananda Dimas (4 November 2026). "Putri Marino hingga Christine Hakim Bintangi 'Empat Musim Pertiwi', Film Baru Garapan Kamila Andini". Merah Putih (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 November 2025.
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