Red Before Dawn
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| Indonesian | Merah Sebelum Fajar |
| Directed by | Garin Nugroho |
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| Cinematography | Larry Manda |
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| Music by | Mondo Gascaro |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Red Before Dawn (Indonesian: Merah Sebelum Fajar) is an upcoming Indonesian historical drama film co-written and directed by Garin Nugroho. Starring, Nicholas Saputra and set in 1946 Indonesia, amid ongoing turmoil after independence, it follows a young geologist, who sets out on a mission from Sumatra to Yogyakarta to deliver investigative documents.[1]
The film will have its World Premiere at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival on 27 October 2026 in International competition.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]Set in Indonesia in 1946, one year after the country declared independence, the film follows Frans, a young geologist, and four other people from different social backgrounds. The group undertakes a dangerous journey across the country to deliver an important investigative document from Sumatra to Yogyakarta. As they travel through difficult terrain, they encounter various dangers and obstacles, while also struggling with distrust and suspicion among people who are fighting for the same cause.
Cast
[edit]- Nicholas Saputra as Frans
- Laura Basuki
- Bront Palarae
- Tissa Biani
- Nagra Pakusadewo
Release
[edit]Red Before Dawn will be screened for the World Premiere on 27 October 2026 in the Competition section of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival.[3][4]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Tokyo International Film Festival | 4 November 2026 | Tokyo Grand Prix | Red Before Dawn | Nominated | [5] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Film Garin Nugroho "Merah Sebelum Fajar" wakili Indonesia di Tokyo Film Festival" [Garin Nugroho's film "Red Before Dawn" represents Indonesia at the Tokyo Film Festival]. Antara News Riau (in Indonesian). 2 October 2026. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
- ↑ Michael Rosser (1 October 2026). "Tokyo film festival reveals 2026 lineup including 15-strong Competition selection". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
- ↑ "Red Before Dawn". Tokyo International Film Festival. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
- ↑ Shackleton, Liz (30 September 2026). "Tokyo Film Festival Unveils Competition Line-up With World Premieres From Garin Nugroho, Milcho Manchevski & Qiu Jiongjiong". Deadline. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
- ↑ Naman Ramachandran (1 October 2025). "Garin Nugroho, Mishima Yukiko, Qiu Jiongjiong Titles Among 15 in Tokyo Film Festival Competition". Variety. Retrieved 3 October 2026.