The Raid Star Iko Uwais is set to direct and star in TIMUR. The film is based on a real military incident in Indonesia, the Mapendumayang hostage rescue operation that took place in 1996. In this incident, 11 scientific researchers, including a few Westerners, were taken hostage [by the Free Papua Movement] in a mountainous eastern part of the country.
Shout out to X User One Perfect HEADshot for posting the video.
In Indonesian cinemas on December 18.
First behind-the-scenes video from TIMUR, Iko Uwais’ directing debut in which he also stars. In Indonesian cinemas on December 18. pic.twitter.com/Qbyew0porq
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