Indonesian superhero movie 'Gundala,' which debuted at the Toronto Film Festival, has been picked up for North America by Well Go USA. Details:
has been picked up for North America by Well Go USA Entertainment.
The film, which first bowed in the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival and was produced by Indonesia studio Screenplay Bumilangit, is now set for release on July 28. Premiere Entertainment Group, the L.A.-based sales, production and financing company which is handling worldwide sales of the film, announced the news. is superhero origin story starring Abimana Aryasatya in the title role, alongside Tara Basro, Bront Palarae and Ario Bayu.
The film follows Sancaka, a young orphan boy growing up in the harsh streets of Jakarta, who learns to fend for himself using martial arts until he gains supernatural powers after being struck by lightning. As an adult, Gundala uses his newfound lightning power to battle Pengkor, a ruthless disfigured mob boss who controls an army of orphan assassins sworn to do his bidding in gratitude for his mentorship.
The deal was negotiated by Elias Axume and Carlos Rincon of Premiere Entertainment on behalf of the filmmakers and Doris Pfardrescher on behalf of Well Go USA.
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