The global breakthrough for modern Indonesian cinema arrived with director Gareth Evans’ martial arts masterpieces, The Raid (2011) and The Raid 2 (2014). Starring powerhouse athletes Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian, these films introduced the traditional Indonesian martial art of Pencak Silat to the global stage. The hyper-kinetic choreography, raw intensity, and technical mastery revolutionized Hollywood action design, paving the way for Indonesian talent to appear in massive franchises like Star Wars , John Wick , and The Expendables . Prestige Cinema and Festival Success