In this article: Laksmi Pamuntjak Ratih Kumala Reda Gaudiamo
By Mohammad Reiza
Originally published in Seasia.
May 13, 2026
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By Mohammad Reiza
Originally published in Seasia.
May 13, 2026
Indonesia’s literary world entered a historic chapter as the country officially launched Choix Goncourt Indonesia in Jakarta on 11–12 May 2026, marking its inclusion as the 51st member of the prestigious international Choix Goncourt network. The two-day cultural program brought together diplomats, writers, filmmakers, academics, students, and journalists in a celebration of literature, translation, and cultural diplomacy between Indonesia and France.
One of the highlights of the event took place on Tuesday evening through a special discussion titled Dari Kata ke Sinema (From Words to Cinema), exploring the relationship between literature and film adaptation. The session featured prominent Indonesian cultural figures including French novelist and Académie Goncourt President Philippe Claudel, acclaimed Indonesian writers Reda Gaudiamo and Laksmi Pamuntjak, filmmaker Ryan Adriandhy, novelist Ratih Kumala, and actress Hannah Al Rashid as moderator.
One of the highlights of the event took place on Tuesday evening through a special discussion titled Dari Kata ke Sinema (From Words to Cinema), exploring the relationship between literature and film adaptation. The session featured prominent Indonesian cultural figures including French novelist and Académie Goncourt President Philippe Claudel, acclaimed Indonesian writers Reda Gaudiamo and Laksmi Pamuntjak, filmmaker Ryan Adriandhy, novelist Ratih Kumala, and actress Hannah Al Rashid as moderator.
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