Indonesian science fiction anthology streaming television series
Science fiction
Mystery
Anthology
Created by
Joko Anwar
Country of origin
Indonesia
Original language
Indonesian
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
7
Production
Executive producer
Joko Anwar
Producer
Tia Hasibuan
Cinematography
Jaisal Tanjung
Fahim Rauyan
Editors
Dinda Amanda
Joko Anwar
Running time
47–62 minutes
Production companies
Come and See Pictures
Original release
Network
Netflix
Release
14 June 2024 (2024-06-14)
Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (or simply Nightmares and Daydreams) is a science fiction mystery anthology television series created by Joko Anwar. It features seven interconnected science fiction stories, some of which were co-written and directed by Anwar along with various filmmakers. It premiered on 14 June 2024 on Netflix.
Premise
The series features stories "about ordinary people encountering strange phenomena" with multiple storylines which "intersect with each other and lead to a dramatic denouement", set in Jakarta spanning over three decades.[1] Anwar mentioned that the stories were inspired by social and political issues in Indonesia.[2]
Production
Development
Joko Anwar
The project had been announced along with six other Indonesian original Netflix programming on 2 September 2022 during Netflix's Waktu Netflix Indonesia event.[3] In addition to creating the series, Anwar was set to direct and write some episodes.[4] Upi Avianto was supposed to direct the series alongside Anwar, Randolph Zaini, and Ray Pakpahan, but was replaced by Tommy Dewo.[5][6] On 21 April 2024, Netflix announced the release date of the series along with the confirmation of 65 actors joining the cast, including Ario Bayu, Marissa Anita, Fachri Albar, Nirina Zubir, Lukman Sardi, Yati Surachman, Happy Salma, Teuku Rifnu Wikana, Tora Sudiro, Djenar Maesa Ayu, Imelda Therinne, Sha Ine Febriyanti, Kartika Jahja, and others.[7]
^Frater, Patrick (1 September 2022). "Joko Anwar, Timo Tjahjanto, Kamila Andini Projects Head Netflix Indonesia Slate". Variety. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
^Rantung, Revi C.; Pangerang, Andi Muttya Keteng (14 June 2024). "Joko Anwar Bocorkan Inspirasi dan Suguhkan Genre Berbeda dalam Serial Nightmares and Daydreams". Kompas. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
^Soo, JX (5 September 2022). "Netflix unveils seven new original Indonesian content, including new Joko Anwar project". NME. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
^Marvela, ed. (4 September 2022). "Joko Anwar Ciptakan Universe Baru Lewat Serial Nightmares and Daydreams". Tempo. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
^Salma, Vinny Shoffa (13 June 2024). Putri, Maria Rosari Dwi (ed.). "Joko Anwar gandeng 3 sineas muda untuk "Nightmares and Daydreams"". Antara. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
^Marvela, ed. (4 September 2022). "Joko Anwar Ciptakan Universe Baru Lewat Serial Nightmares and Daydreams". Tempo. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
^Kristianti, Livia (22 April 2024). Zulaikha, Siti (ed.). "Netflix umumkan 65 bintang di "Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams"". Antara. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
^"Rela Dirayapi Belatung Bantargebang Demi Nightmares and Daydreams". CNN Indonesia. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
^Riandi, Ady Prawira; Maharani, Dian (15 June 2024). "Joko Anwar Banyak Gunakan Efek Praktikal dalam Pembuatan Serial Nightmares and Daydreams". Kompas. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
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