Indonesian Action Thriller ‘Queen of Malacca’ Sets Blue Finch on Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to the Indonesian action crime thriller 'Queen of Malacca,' set to debut its first footage at the Frontières Buyers Showcase during the Cannes Film Market. Directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko, the film follows a woman's transformation in a world defined by ritual and violence. The project, produced by Visinema Pictures, features a mix of martial arts, occult elements, and intense action, with fight choreography by Chan Man-Ching and Reza Hilman.
- ▪Blue Finch Films has secured worldwide sales rights to 'Queen of Malacca,' excluding select Southeast Asian territories.
- ▪The film is directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko, who co-wrote the script with Irfan Ramli.
- ▪Produced by Visinema Pictures, 'Queen of Malacca' will debut its first footage at the Frontières Buyers Showcase ahead of the Cannes Film Market.
- ▪The film's cast includes Claresta Taufan, Dion Wiyoko, Ganindra Bimo, and Faris Fadjar, with supporting roles from Jihane Almira, Lutesha, Wulan Guritno, and Marcella Zalianty.
- ▪Fight choreography is led by Chan Man-Ching and Indonesian martial artist Reza Hilman.
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Home Film News May 1, 2026 2:00am PT Indonesian Action Thriller ‘Queen of Malacca’ Sets Blue Finch on Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest ‘Lagaan’ Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker Named Director of 57th International Film Festival of India 25 minutes ago Indonesian Action Thriller ‘Queen of Malacca’ Sets Blue Finch on Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE) 32 minutes ago CJ ENM, TBS and U-Next Form Korea-Japan Drama Venture StudioMonowa 3 hours ago See All Blue Finch Films Blue Finch Films has taken worldwide sales rights to Indonesian action crime thriller “Queen of Malacca,” excluding select Southeast Asian territories.
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