Levitating (film)
2026 film by Wregas Bhanuteja
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Levitating (Indonesian: Para Perasuk, lit. 'The Possessors') is a 2026 supernatural drama film directed by Wregas Bhanuteja from a screenplay he co-wrote with Defi Mahendra and Alicia Angelina. The film stars Angga Yunanda as a young man who aspires to be the shaman of a trance party. It also stars Maudy Ayunda, Anggun, Bryan Domani, and Chicco Kurniawan. It is an international co-production of Indonesia, Singapore, and France.
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- Wregas Bhanuteja
- Defi Mahendra
- Alicia Angelina
- Siera Tamihardja
- Iman Usman
- Amalia Rusdi
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| Indonesian | Para Perasuk |
| Directed by | Wregas Bhanuteja |
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| Cinematography | Gunnar Nimpuno |
| Edited by | Ahmad Yuniardi |
| Music by | Yennu Ariendra |
Production company | Rekata Studio |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
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| Language | Indonesian |
It had its world premiere on 24 January 2026 at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, competing at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 23 April 2026.
Premise
Bayu dreams of becoming the shaman of a trance party in order to raise enough money to prevent his village from being evicted.[2]
Cast
- Angga Yunanda as Bayu[3]
- Maudy Ayunda as Laksmi[3]
- Anggun as Teacher Asri[3]
- Chicco Kurniawan as Pawit[3]
- Bryan Domani as Ananto[3]
- Indra Birowo as Bayu's father[3]
- Ganindra Bimo as Fahri[3]
- Muhammad Asyrof Al-Ghifari as cafe visitor[3]
- Aimee Janice as Bayu's cousin[3]
- Buyung Ispramadi as the senior stargazer[3]
- Ivonne Dahler as Mrs. Nana[3]
Production
In February 2024, it was reported that Wregas Bhanuteja would direct his third feature film, with Tan Si En of Momo Film Co serving as a co-producer.[4] In August 2024, the cast of the film was announced, including Angga Yunanda, Maudy Ayunda, Bryan Domani, Chicco Kurniawan, Indra Birowo, Ganindra Bimo, and Anggun in her film acting debut.[5][6][3] In September 2024, it was presented at the Asian Project Market, held during the Busan International Film Festival, where it won the CJ ENM Award.[7][8] It was also reported that Patrice Nezan of French production company Les Contes Modernes would serve as a co-producer.[9]
In March 2025, it was reported that Taiwan-based company Aview Images would co-produce the film during its slate announcement at the FilmArt.[10] In May 2025, the project received a post-production grant from Purin Pictures.[11]
Principal photography took place for twenty four days and had wrapped in October 2024.[12]
Release
Levitating had its world premiere on 24 January 2026, competing at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.[13] It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 23 April 2026.[14]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Festival Film Bandung | 22 August 2026 | Highly Commended Film | Levitating | Pending | [15] |
| Highly Commended Director | Wregas Bhanuteja | Pending | |||
| Highly Commended Supporting Actor | Indra Birowo | Pending | |||
| Highly Commended Screenplay | Wregas Bhanuteja, Alicia Angelina, and Defi Mahendra | Pending | |||
| Highly Commended Original Score | Yennu Ariendra | Pending |