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Ismail Basbeth has begun principal photography on My Own Last Supper, a Chinese-Indonesian family drama.
The 15-day shoot began on November 27 during JAFF Market in Jogja.
Encek, a 76-year-old widower, convenes his children for a final dinner amid revelations.
The film follows three time periods: the 1960s, 1970s and 1998, exploring national trauma through personal narratives.
Aiming for a 2026 release, with a team including production designer Ong Hari Wahyu and costume designer Retno Damayanti.
Choreography of periods involves authentic recreations from 1960, 1970, 1998 and 2017 settings.
The project is produced by Matta Cinema Production and Ruang Basbeth Bercerita and debuted at JAFF Market.
The feature revolves around family dynamics and unspoken histories in a Chinese-Indonesian community.
JAFF Market promotional events included cast appearances and symbolic candy gifts.
The film's release is targeted for 2026.

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JAFF Market 2025 saw Malaysia provide co-financing for the Indonesian psychological horror 'The Most Mysterious Man'.
The collaboration is the first fully original concept from Basbeth and his producer-director partner since inception.
Phoenix Films Sdn Bhd provides Malaysian co-financing as JAFF Market supports regional collaboration.
The film centers on a craftsman whose life unravels when another family occupies his house and loved ones vanish.
The film has previously earned TAICCA Award recognition at Busan and was selected for Asian Producers Network in 2024.
Anggraheni has been developing the film through Talents Tokyo 2023 and other programs.
Ruang Basbeth Bercerita will produce in co-production with Matta Cinema Production and Phoenix Films Sdn Bhd.
JAFF Market involvement signals continued regional investment in Asian genre cinema.
The film aims for a 2026 production start, with international partners still to be lined up.
Busan and Singapore festival ties bolster the project's credibility among global buyers.

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