Southeast Asian movies have never been a bigger hit at the local box office – and the boom may dampen streaming growth

  • Written by: Nasya Bahfen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication, La Trobe University
Southeast Asian movies have never been a bigger hit at the local box office – and the boom may dampen streaming growthMaryam Dari Pagi Ke Malam (Maryam From Day to Night) made its debut at Rotterdam Film Festival.Anomalous Films/Rhu Graha

After premiering at Venice and picking up a swag of awards on the festival circuit, Indonesian political thriller Autobiography began its theatrical run in its home country this month.

The allegorical tale looks at the lingering...

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