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'The Silent Village' Wins Big as Indonesia's JAFF Market Closes

Variety
Story by Sahasranaman Ramachandran
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Malaysian indie film 'The Silent Village' wins big at Indonesia's premier Asian film market, cementing its status as a must-watch indie gem.
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  • Ho Yuhang's 'The Silent Village' scored the top Kongchak and BSM awards at the inaugural JAFF Market, beating out strong competition from across Asia.
  • The film, a Malaysia-Indonesia co-production, is poised to gain even more buzz and critical acclaim from its JAFF Market triumph, positioning it as a sleeper hit to watch for in 2025.
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Ho Yuhang, JAFF Market, Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF), 'The Silent Village'
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