Question 1

Why did director Joko Anwar use English in 'Ritual' despite Indonesian cast?

Accepted Answer

Anwar explained that the movie, though with an all-Indonesian cast, does not take place in Indonesia but at a camping destination outside the country, hence the use of English.

Question 2

How were some cast members of 'Ritual' discovered?

Accepted Answer

Director Joko Anwar held an open casting on Facebook and Twitter, asking interested people to post pictures. Izzi Isman, Aridh Tritama, Sadha Triyudha, and Jose Gamo were chosen this way.

Question 3

What connects 'Ritual' to Joko Anwar's earlier film 'The Forbidden Door'?

Accepted Answer

The street names 'Modus' and 'Anomali' in 'Ritual' were also intersecting street names in Anwar's 2009 film 'The Forbidden Door'.

Question 4

Which festival featured 'Ritual' in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the SXSW Film Festival in 2012.

Question 5

What is the premise of 'Ritual'?

Accepted Answer

A father on vacation wakes up separated from his family and races through the woods to find them.

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