Kineforum

Kineforum is a non-commercial cinema and film-programming institution based in Jakarta, Indonesia. According to Indonesian Wikipedia, it is the first non-commercial cinema in Jakarta, financed by the Dewan Kesenian Jakarta (Jakarta Arts Council), and it operates a 45-seat screening room inside the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts complex. Rather than functioning as a conventional commercial movie theatre, Kineforum presents curated programmes of classic and contemporary films in a range of formats, accompanied by discussions and public activities. Its programming is thematic. The official website describes "Pekan kineforum" as a designed thematic screening programme that brings together selected films, discussions and public activities in order to open space for appreciation, conversation and readings of cinema within a broader social, cultural and historical context. The 2026 programme calendar shown on the site includes strands such as "Dari Kelas ke Layar" (an activation of the kineforum Punya Kelas 2025 programme), "Alteraksi Klub" (Alteraksi goes to Bioskop Kineforum), "Pekan Layar Puan" (a Kineforum x Kelas Liarsip edition, #01 "Alam(i) Eksperimentasi"), a tribute to 45 years of Garin Nugroho's work, "Skena dan Suara" (selected music documentaries), and "kineforum Punya Kelas: Di Balik Layar Pascaproduksi Film". Screenings take place in named halls such as Bioskop Sjumandjaya and Bioskop Asrul Sani, with some sessions paired with discussions. Beyond regular screenings, Kineforum marks Indonesian film heritage. Indonesian Wikipedia notes that, to appreciate the journey of Indonesian cinema, Kineforum holds the "Bulan Film Nasional" (National Film Month) event to celebrate Hari Film Nasional, which falls on 30 March. The organisation also uses its own age-classification system, distinct from that of the Indonesian Film Censorship Board (Lembaga Sensor Film): SU (suitable for all ages), 12DO (parental or guardian supervision required for viewers under 12), 12, 15, 18 and 21. Kineforum's public profile is that of a cultural and educational platform rather than a commercial exhibitor. It has been covered by Indonesian and international media, including The Jakarta Post, Kompas and Tempo, for activities such as Japanese film screenings and the screening of 59 national films. Its identity is closely tied to the Jakarta Arts Council and to the Taman Ismail Marzuki cultural centre, where it provides an alternative, non-commercial space for film appreciation in the Indonesian capital.

Kineforum is a non-commercial cinema and film-programming body in Jakarta, Indonesia. Indonesian Wikipedia describes it as the first non-commercial cinema in Jakarta, financed by the Dewan Kesenian Jakarta (Jakarta Arts Council), operating a 45-seat room within the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts complex. Its model is that of a curated, publicly oriented screening space rather than a commercial theatre: it shows classic and contemporary films in various formats and pairs many screenings with discussions and other public activities. Its programming is organised thematically. The official website presents "Pekan kineforum" as a designed thematic screening programme that brings together selected films, discussions and public activities to open space for appreciation, conversation and readings of cinema within a broader social, cultural and historical context. The 2026 calendar illustrates the range of strands: "Dari Kelas ke Layar", an activation of the kineforum Punya Kelas 2025 programme; "Alteraksi Klub" (Alteraksi goes to Bioskop Kineforum); "Pekan Layar Puan", a Kineforum x Kelas Liarsip edition titled #01 "Alam(i) Eksperimentasi"; a tribute to 45 years of work by filmmaker Garin Nugroho; "Skena dan Suara", a selection of music documentaries; and "kineforum Punya Kelas: Di Balik Layar Pascaproduksi Film". Screenings are held in named halls such as Bioskop Sjumandjaya and Bioskop Asrul Sani, and some sessions are followed by discussions. Kineforum also works to honour Indonesian film heritage. According to Indonesian Wikipedia, to appreciate the journey of Indonesian cinema it holds the "Bulan Film Nasional" (National Film Month) event to celebrate Hari Film Nasional, observed on 30 March. The organisation uses its own age-classification system, separate from that of the Indonesian Film Censorship Board (Lembaga Sensor Film): SU (suitable for any age), 12DO (parental or guardian supervision required for viewers under 12), 12, 15, 18 and 21. Its public profile has been documented by Indonesian and international media. Indonesian Wikipedia lists external coverage including reporting on Kineforum in The Jakarta Post, coverage of Kineforum's Japanese film screenings in Kompas, and coverage of its screening of 59 national films in Tempo. These activities underline Kineforum's role as a cultural and educational platform tied to the Jakarta Arts Council and the Taman Ismail Marzuki cultural centre, providing an alternative, non-commercial space for film appreciation in Jakarta.

• Kineforum operates as Jakarta's first non-commercial cinema, funded by the Dewan Kesenian Jakarta, in a 45-seat room at Taman Ismail Marzuki.

• Kineforum holds the Bulan Film Nasional (National Film Month) event to celebrate Hari Film Nasional on 30 March.

• Kineforum's 2026 programme includes a tribute to 45 years of work by filmmaker Garin Nugroho.

• Kineforum's 2026 programme includes 'Pekan Layar Puan', a Kineforum x Kelas Liarsip edition titled #01 'Alam(i) Eksperimentasi'.

• Kineforum's 2026 programme includes 'Dari Kelas ke Layar', an activation of the kineforum Punya Kelas 2025 programme.

Jakarta's first non-commercial cinema; a cultural and educational film-screening platform rather than a commercial exhibitor.

• Pekan kineforum

  A designed thematic screening programme presenting selected films, discussions and public activities.

• Bulan Film Nasional

  An event celebrating Hari Film Nasional on 30 March, honouring the journey of Indonesian film.

• kineforum Punya Kelas

  A film education programme; its 2025 activation became a screening and discussion programme, and 2026 includes 'Di Balik Layar Pascaproduksi Film'.

• Pekan Layar Puan

  A Kineforum x Kelas Liarsip programme edition, #01 titled 'Alam(i) Eksperimentasi'.

• Skena dan Suara

  A programme of selected music documentaries.

• Alteraksi Klub

  A programme strand; 'Alteraksi goes to Bioskop Kineforum'.

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2. 2White Shoes and the Couples Company di Cikini | kineforumkineforum.org
3. 3Kineforumwikidata.org
4. 4Kineforumid.wikipedia.org