Levitating (film)

Levitating
Promotional poster
IndonesianPara Perasuk
Directed byWregas Bhanuteja
Written by
  • Wregas Bhanuteja
  • Defi Mahendra
  • Alicia Angelina
Produced by
  • Siera Tamihardja
  • Iman Usman
  • Amalia Rusdi
Starring
CinematographyGunnar Nimpuno
Edited byAhmad Yuniardi
Music byYennu Ariendra
Production
company
Rekata Studio
Release dates
  • 24 January 2026 (2026-01-24) (Sundance)[1]
  • 23 April 2026 (2026-04-23) (Indonesia)
Running time
119 minutes
Countries
  • Indonesia
  • Singapore
  • France
LanguageIndonesian

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.

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.

Plot

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

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]

KG Media, Masih Belajar Pictures, RVO Horizon and Anami Films financed the film.

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.
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

References

  1. ↑ "Levitating". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "Sinopsis Film Para Perasuk, Karya Terbaru Wregas Bhanuteja". Kumparan (in Indonesian). 11 May 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Para Perasuk". KapanLagi Film (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 April 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ Merican, Sara (18 February 2024). "Momo Film Co Boards Wregas Bhanuteja's Third Feature 'Levitating'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  5. ↑ Salma, Vinny Shoffa (5 August 2024). "Rekata Studio umumkan jajaran pemeran film "Para Perasuk"". Antara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "Anggun C. Sasmi Debut Main Film Indonesia, Para Perasuk Karya Wregas". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 30 July 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "2024 Asian Project Market Announces 30 Official Selections". Asian Project Market. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  8. ↑ Frater, Patrick; Ramachandran, Naman (8 October 2024). "Busan Project Market Winners: Kang Bo's 'Kingdom of the Insomniacs' Takes Top Prize, 'Hum' Claims Multiple Awards". Variety. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  9. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (5 September 2024). "Cannes-Winning Indonesian Director Wregas Bhanuteja Explores Trance, Spirituality and Happiness in Busan APM Project 'Levitating'". Variety. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  10. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (18 March 2025). "Taiwan's Aview Images Boards Wregas Bhanuteja's 'Levitating' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  11. ↑ "Purin Pictures Spring 2025: Funding News". Streamlined. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  12. ↑ Wijaya, Andesta Herli (17 October 2024). "Cerita Para Perasuk, Film Baru Wregas Yang Raih CJ ENM Award Di BIFF 2024". Valid News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  13. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (10 December 2025). "Sundance 2026 Lineup Includes Films With Jenna Ortega, Charli XCX, Seth Rogen, Russell Crowe, Ethan Hawke & More In Park City Finale". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  14. ↑ Zuhri, Puspita Dian Sukmawati (24 April 2026). "Sinopsis Para Perasuk Lengkap Jadwal Tayang hingga Daftar Pemerannya". Detik.com. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  15. ↑ Siswadi, Anwar (17 July 2026). "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Festival Film Bandung 2026". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 July 2026.
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