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Indonesian fans of homegrown action sensation Iko Uwais will be getting the ultimate Christmas present as the man of action’s directorial debut Timur is set to invade local theaters. Uwais and his newly formed production banner Uwais Films is looking to change the game and usher in a new generation of action bravado and this one looks like a complete banger.
Uwais’ latest sees him tacking a true life rescue op indigenous to his country and is amping up the set pieces alongside his elite stunt team. To further promote the film, Uwais and company have unleashed a brand new poster showcasing the action icon front and center and leading a new kind of raid. Scroll below for the goods!
Timur centers on real events in Indonesian history and it “follows the real-life international hostage crisis that took place in Mapenduma in 1996. The subsequent rescue operation was overseen by now-Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The film is Uwais’ directorial debut, and the first action film co-produced out of Indonesia.“
Uwais will certainly deliver his signature, jaw dropping action design full of savage combat both with weapons and empty hands. Timur marks Uwais’ first directorial effort as well and he also stars along with Andri Mashadi (The Shadow Strays), Yusuf Mahardika (Borderless Fog), Yasamin Jasem (Temurun) and Prabowo Subianto who also happened to be directly involved with Operation Mapenduma back in 1996 so he definitely will bring some legit credentials and authentic drama to the film.
With Timur and his other upcoming projects, Uwais and his team have worked together for years and together they are looking to incorporate “fight choreography, action design, and stunt performance from the inception of its projects.” Other leading members of Uwais Pictures include Ryan Santoso, Chief Executive Producer, along with Yentonius Jerriel Ho, Chief Executive Producer; and Adamy Nurdin, Chief Operating Officer.
Timur is set to hit Indonesian cinemas on December 18th so expect more worldwide launch announcements coming soon. Lock N Load and check back here in the future for more intel on Timur and Iko Uwais as we are the ultimate destination for your action fix!
While we wait for the international trailer which is definitely right around the corner, check out the behind the scenes video released showcasing the extreme action design that awaits!
