Gundala is a superhero from Indonesia who is busy talking about. Because the figure of this superhero will return to greet the world of film industry. Gundala itself is a legendary figure who was very popular during his time. This figure was first created and appeared in 1969, almost half a century ago. Now the Gundala copyright is held by Bumilangit, home to more than 1,000 Indonesian comic characters.

Success dikomik, Gundala also been adapted to the big screen in 1981 ago. Where the film was directed by Lilik Sudjio and starred actor Teddy Purba. Now the Gundala film is directed by Joko Anwar with the actor Abimana Aryasatya playing the figure of Gundala alias Sancaka.

Well, before watching the film that airs on August 29, 2019, here are some interesting facts from the Gundala movie that you can know about.

5. Gundala Costumes Made in the United States

The figure of Gundala in this film is very different from the comic version or the first film. If previously Gundala was identical to a purple costume with a mask that had wing ornaments on the left and right ears. Now Gundala appears more fierce with costumes similar to foreign superheroes. Even the making of this costume was made in Los Angeles, United States. The costume worn by Abimana Aryasatya was also made in the same place as the Watchmen and Daredevil costumes.

Making these costumes themselves is done with sophisticated tools. To match body size, Abimana is even flown to Los Angeles to do the measurement process using a 3D scanner.

4. Shooting in 70 Different Locations

The work on the Gundala film has also been carried out in many locations. A total of 70 different locations were used to take pictures of this film. So that some players have to move to follow the location desired by the director. Even so that the film is more realistic, the director also involved as many as 1,800 people in making this film.

3. Interesting Script Making Process

During the process of making the Gundala script, Joko Anwar as the director and scriptwriter claimed to make the text in unusual places. The director said that the Gundala film script was made in several places, including graves and museums. Even so that the Gundala story can adjust today, the time of making the film script took four months.

2. The Story of Sancaka's Childhood

The Gundala film presents the main character, Sancaka, played by Abimana Aryasatya. From childhood he lived in a dark period after being abandoned by his father. Then also told a small story and how the Gundala arch enemy, Ghazul can be evil. Of course this could be a good start for a film rumored to be a superhero film franchise from Indonesia.

1. Part of Jagat Bumilangit Cinema

The Gundala live-action film is part of the Jagat Bumilangit Cinema which was initiated by Joko Anwar and Screenplay Films. The story in the universe of Bumilangit cinema is formed from various kinds of stories and legendary illustrated Indonesian characters. Later the entire legendary picture story will have more than 1000 characters. Of course, one of them is Gundala, which will now be the first live action film from the universe Bumilangit.

Gundala itself is included in the Patriot Era, the era of heroes who live in the present. Besides Gundala, there is a hero who will be present in that era; including Sri Asih, Godam, Sembrani, and Tira. Interestingly, besides Gundala, there will also be several other live-action films that will be adapted from Jagat Sinema Bumilangit and aired from 2019 until the year 2025.

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