"I never imagined walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival," Timothy said.
Cannes (ANTARA News) - Indonesian actresses Marsha Timothy and Dea Panendra and Director Mouly Surya walked the red carpet at the Cannes as "Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts" was selected for screening in the Directors Fortnight section.

"I never imagined walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival," Timothy, who was wearing a dress by Indonesian designer Sebastian Gunawan, informed ANTARA in London on Tuesday.

The 38-year-old actress said it was beyond her expectations to be able to walk the red carpet at the Cannes along with other movie stars from across the world.

Timothy is of Batak and German descent and has also featured in advertisements and soap operas.

"Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts" is her 15th movie after "Ekspedisi Madewa", "Coklat Stroberi", and "From Bandung with Love."

The Directors Fortnight, held since 1969, has discovered and debut several eminent directors, such as Werner Herzog, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Jim Jarmush, Michael Haneke, Spike Lee, and Sofia Coppola.

"Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts" is written by Mouly Surya and Rama Adi based on Garin Nugrohos story idea proposed in 2014.

Bearing the initial title of "Cerita Perempuan," or the Story of a Woman, the award-winning senior Indonesian film director offered the story to Surya to be developed into a widescreen movie. (*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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