Wednesday, December 17, 2008

"Merantau" Production Blogs


Merantau" is an upcoming Indonesian martial arts flick due for release April 2009. Written and directed by British filmmaker Gareth Evans the film showcases Silat Harimau, a branch of the martial arts form of Pencak Silat. The film's fight scenes are choreographed by renowned master Edwel Datuk Rajo Gampo Alam.

“Merantau” will introduce to the world Indonesia’s rising action star, Iko Uwais and the martial arts form of Pencak Silat just like what "Ong Bak" did to Tony Jaa and Muay Thai.

I've posted below five production blogs by director Gareth Evan which charts the progress of the film. According to the film's official website, the trailer should arrive by January 2009.









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