{
  "id": 8634968,
  "title": "Dian Sastrowardoyo shines in ‘The Fox King’, hopes Indonesian cinemas embrace collabs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/dian-sastrowardoyo-shines-in-the-fox-king-hopes-indonesian-cinemas",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T04:52:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/20/dian-sastrowardoyo-shines-in-the-fox-king-hopes-indonesian-cinemas-embrace-collabs/235855"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo, known for her extensive career in film and television, has spent over two decades honing her craft. Notable roles include those in 2001's Whispering Sands, What's Up with Love?, and the Netflix series Cigarette Girl, which won the 2024 Bandung Film Festival's outstanding web series award. Her ties to Malaysian cinema stretch back more than two decades, beginning with a cameo in 2004's Puteri Gunung Ledang, starring Tiara Jacquelina and Datuk M. Nasir. Recently, Dian reprised her role in Malaysia-Indonesia production The Fox King, now playing Lara, an English teacher, alongside Malaysian actors Idan Aedan and Hadi Putra. Filmed in Malaysia over a few weeks, the project honored Dian's love for the script. The film has travelled international festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Busan International Film Festival, before arriving in Malaysian cinemas. Dian expressed hope that it would also reach Indonesian audiences, noting that there are many films vying for cinema space. She welcomed the surge in Malaysia-Indonesia collaborations, hoping for more opportunities for actors and filmmakers from both countries to learn from each other, citing Malaysian actors Chew Kin Wah and Bront Palarae as examples of successful cross-border collaborations. Reflecting on her career, Dian said acting had transformed her perspective, making her more observant and reflective, and enabling her to understand people better by exploring various characters and perspectives. She remains open to working with more Malaysian filmmakers, paying tribute to the late Yasmin Ahmad and expressing interest in collaborating with filmmaker Amir Muhammad. Currently, Dian is set to star in The Sea Speaks His Name, an upcoming Indonesian political drama set to premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo has spent more than two decades building a career ac...",
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}