Forbidden Door (2009 Film)

Forbidden Door (Indonesian: Pintu Terlarang) is a 2009 Indonesian psychological thriller film directed by Joko Anwar. The screenplay, written by Anwar, is based on the novel of the same name by Sekar Ayu Asmara. The film stars Fachry Albar as Gambir, a successful artist who becomes entangled in a disturbing series of events involving his wife, Talyda, played by Marsha Timothy, and his social circle.

Production and Release

Produced by Sheila Timothy, the film features cinematography by Rahmat Syaiful. It was released in Indonesia on January 22, 2009, with a runtime of 115 minutes. Following its domestic release, the film was screened at various international film festivals, including the International Film Festival Rotterdam and the New York Asian Film Festival.

Reception and Awards

The film received international attention, notably winning the Best of Puchon award at the 13th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival in 2009.