# Dian Sastrowardoyo shines in 'The Fox King'

> Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo hopes Indonesian cinemas embrace Malaysian-Indonesian film collabs.
- Title: Dian Sastrowardoyo shines in 'The Fox King' · Malay Mail
- Summary: Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo hopes Indonesian cinemas embrace Malaysian-Indonesian film collabs.
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/20/dian-sastrowardoyo-shines-in-the-fox-king-hopes-indonesian-cinemas-embrace-collabs/235855
- Author: Ian Jeremiah Patrick
- Published: 2026-09-20T12:52:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dian sastrowardoyo, the fox king, malaysian cinemas, indonesian cinemas, film collabs, kuman pictures, tintabudi bookshop, ttdi plaza, busan international film festival, 31st busan international film festival, news, world
## Dian Sastrowardoyo's film career
Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo has spent more than two decades building a career across film and television.
## Notable film roles
She has appeared in 2001’s Whispering Sands and What’s Up with Love? and the Netflix series Cigarette Girl.
## Early Malaysian collaboration
She began her connection with Malaysian cinema with a cameo in Saw Teong Hin’s 2004 film Puteri Gunung Ledang.
## The Fox King release
The Fox King released in Malaysian cinemas on September 17 with Dian starring as Lara, an English teacher.
## Production timeline
Dian described making The Fox King as a short but enjoyable experience with filming completed within weeks.
## Family time during production
She spent time away from her family during the fasting month as she travelled to Malaysia for filming.
## Indonesian cinema hopes
Dian hopes The Fox King will be screened in Indonesian cinemas after its Malaysian release.
## Collaboration benefits
Dian believes greater collaboration between Malaysian and Indonesian filmmakers creates mutual learning opportunities.
## Cross-border roles
She points to Malaysian actors Chew Kin Wah and Bront Palarae finding roles across the border.
## Acting as character growth
Dian says acting makes her more observant and helps her understand different perspectives.
## Upcoming projects
Dian has The Sea Speaks His Name in the pipeline for the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
## Current cinema hopes
Dian hopes Malaysian audiences will experience The Fox King while it screens nationwide.
## Key takeaway

Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo hopes The Fox King reaches Indonesian cinemas after its Malaysian release.