''Paranoia'' is a 2021 Indonesian
drama thriller
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-g ...
film directed and co-written by
Riri Riza
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People
*Riri Fitri Sari (born 1970) computer engineering professor
* Riri Riza (born 1970) Indonesian filmmaker
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, produced by long-time collaborator
Mira Lesmana
Mira Lesmanawati or better known as Mira Lesmana (born in Jakarta, Indonesia on August 8, 1964) is an Indonesian film director, producer and songwriter of mixed Dutch, Javanese and Madurese descent. She is the elder sister of Indonesian jazz ...
. The film stars
Nirina Zubir
Nirina Raudatul Jannah Zubir or better known as Nirina Zubir (born in Antananarivo, Madagascar on March 12, 1980) is an Indonesian actress and Television presenter of Minangkabau descent.
Early life and career
Nirina was Born in Antananarivo, M ...
,
Nicholas Saputra
Nicholas Saputra Schubring (born 24 February 1984) is an Indonesian actor and film producer. He first rose to prominence as Rangga in the 2002 hit film '' Ada Apa dengan Cinta?'', a role he reprised in ''Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? 2'' in 2016. He ha ...
, Caitlin North Lewis and
Lukman Sardi
Lukman Sardi (born July 14, 1971) is an Indonesian actor of Javanese-Bugis descent. He is the son of Indonesian violinist Idris Sardi and a grandson of Indonesian actress, Hadidjah.
Early life and career
Lukman Sardi was born on July 14, 197 ...
.
The film had its world premiere at the
25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
The 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (), an international film festival held in Bucheon, South Korea, took place from 8 to 18 July 2021, it featured 257 films from 47 countries. The film festival due to the impact of the COVID ...
in July 2021.
Premise
Dina runs away with her daughter, Laura, after her abusive husband Gion gets imprisoned. However, Gion is released from the prison due to the pandemic. This situation stresses her out and she is afraid Gion will find them. Meanwhile, Raka, a mysterious man appears in their life and makes things more complicated.
Cast
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Nirina Zubir
Nirina Raudatul Jannah Zubir or better known as Nirina Zubir (born in Antananarivo, Madagascar on March 12, 1980) is an Indonesian actress and Television presenter of Minangkabau descent.
Early life and career
Nirina was Born in Antananarivo, M ...
as Dina
*
Lukman Sardi
Lukman Sardi (born July 14, 1971) is an Indonesian actor of Javanese-Bugis descent. He is the son of Indonesian violinist Idris Sardi and a grandson of Indonesian actress, Hadidjah.
Early life and career
Lukman Sardi was born on July 14, 197 ...
as Gion
*Caitlin North Lewis as Laura
*
Nicholas Saputra
Nicholas Saputra Schubring (born 24 February 1984) is an Indonesian actor and film producer. He first rose to prominence as Rangga in the 2002 hit film '' Ada Apa dengan Cinta?'', a role he reprised in ''Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? 2'' in 2016. He ha ...
as Raka
Release
''Paranoia'' had its world premiere at the
25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
The 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (), an international film festival held in Bucheon, South Korea, took place from 8 to 18 July 2021, it featured 257 films from 47 countries. The film festival due to the impact of the COVID ...
. It is set to screen theatrically on 11 November 2021.
Accolades
References
{{Riri Riza
2021 thriller films
2021 films
Indonesian thriller films
Films directed by Riri Riza
2020s Indonesian-language films