Wavi Zihan

Wavi Zihan? Oh, people in the know are always tossing his name around when it comes to wild, boundary-pushing Indonesian cinema. You’ve got “Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra” (2025)—yeah, that title alone probably got your eyebrow up. This isn’t your typical love story. It dives headfirst into the raw, smoky corners of Javanese culture, mixing ancient erotic traditions with all the messy, modern chaos of relationships. There’s sweat, secrets, and a whole lot of tangled sheets. If you thought romance was soft and fuzzy, think again. Then there’s “Pabrik Gula” (2025). Sugar factory, right? But honestly, it’s way grittier than it sounds. Think: labor strikes, generational grudges, and a crumbling industry trying to keep up with the times. Wavi’s got a way of making you taste the dust and feel the old machines groaning. The family drama in there? Yeesh. It’s the kind that makes you want to call your mom just to check in. And don’t even get me started on “Anak Kunti” (2025). Horror, pure and simple, but with a local flavor that’ll mess with your head. Ghost stories are one thing, but throw in Javanese folklore and suddenly you’re checking behind every curtain. Zihan’s knack for mixing tradition with a modern edge means you’ll never look at old folk tales the same way again. Basically, if Wavi Zihan directed it, expect something that’ll rattle your bones and maybe make you rethink what you thought you knew about Indonesia.