This City Is a Battlefield (2025)
In war-torn Jakarta 1946, a haunted violinist ordered to bomb a colonial theatre sees his plan unravel when a charismatic rebel falls for his wife—jeopardising Indonesia’s freedom and their lives.
Director: Mouly Surya
Genre: Drama, History, War, Romance
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: April 17, 2025
Cast
- Chicco Jerikho - Guru Isa
- Ariel Tatum - Fatimah
- Jerome Kurnia - Hazil
- Ar Barrani Lintang - Salim
- Imelda Therinne - Mayang
- Chew Kin-Wah - Baba Tan
- Rukman Rosadi - Kamaruddin
- Indra Birowo - Abdullah
- Anggun Priambodo - Semedi
- Alex Abbad - Tentara Sepoy
Screenplay
- Mochtar Lubis (Novel)
- Mouly Surya
Music: Yudhi Arfani, Zeke Khaseli Gumelar
Cinematography: Roy Lolang
Editing: Robert Grigsby Wilson, Natalie Soh
Production: Cinesurya Pictures, Starvision Plus, Kaninga Pictures, Giraffe Pictures, Volya Films, DUOFilm AS, Epicmedia, Qun Films, Kongchak Pictures, Shasha and Co.
Country: France, Indonesia, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Netherlands
Language: Nederlands, English, Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations, World War I and Trench Warfare, World War I: The Trench Ordeal, Teacher-Student Relationship
Keywords
based on novel or book, violin, violinist, teacher, soldier, fictional war, british soldier, military, period piece, indian military
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This City Is a Battlefield about?
- In war-torn Jakarta 1946, a haunted violinist ordered to bomb a colonial theatre sees his plan unravel when a charismatic rebel falls for his wife—jeopardising Indonesia’s freedom and their lives.
- Who directed This City Is a Battlefield?
- This City Is a Battlefield was directed by Mouly Surya.
- Who stars in This City Is a Battlefield?
- This City Is a Battlefield stars Chicco Jerikho, Ariel Tatum, Jerome Kurnia, Ar Barrani Lintang, Imelda Therinne, Chew Kin-Wah.
- How long is This City Is a Battlefield?
- This City Is a Battlefield has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is This City Is a Battlefield?
- This City Is a Battlefield is a Drama, History, War, Romance film.
- Where was This City Is a Battlefield produced?
- This City Is a Battlefield was produced in France, Indonesia, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Netherlands.
- What are the themes of This City Is a Battlefield?
- The themes of This City Is a Battlefield include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations, World War I and Trench Warfare, World War I: The Trench Ordeal, Teacher-Student Relationship.