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Türkiye and Indonesia have officially partnered to co-produce a historical feature film highlighting the centuries-old connection between the Ottoman Empire and the Indonesian archipelago. A memorandum of understanding was signed during the Jakarta Film Summit 2026, held Oct. 20-21 in the Indonesian capital, bringing together the Jakarta Film Commission and Türkiye’s Kutay Film.
The upcoming feature is titled "Kizil Baharat – Denizin Yetimleri" in Turkish and "Rempah Merah" in Indonesian. It is expected to carry the international title "Bloody Spicy."
About the project
The co-production agreement establishes cooperation across filming logistics, local production resources, technical crew coordination, and location selection. Production plans call for approximately 70 percent of the project to be filmed in Indonesia, with the remaining 30 percent taking place in Türkiye.
The project was developed by director and screenwriter İskender Bingol. Turkish production companies Kutay Film and Tamga Film are working alongside Indonesian industry representatives. The film's producers include Bingol, Savas Ugurlu, Mustafa Basusta, Ali Korkmaz, Tri Ratnaningsih, and Tayfun Evren.
What to expect
Set in the 17th century, the movie fuses historical drama, war, and adventure. It highlights relations between the Ottoman Empire, the Sultanate of Aceh, and Nusantara. Key story elements will explore spice trade routes, struggles against colonialism, and the pursuit of freedom, while highlighting themes of love, brotherhood, justice, sacrifice, and liberty. Production plans feature historic harbors and naval battles portrayed through a combination of live-action footage and visual effects.
The confirmed Turkish cast includes:
- Elif Tayhan
- Ekrem Emir Kaltar
- Ziya Cakir
- Burak Ari
- Enes Bingol
- İsmet Catalkaya
- Onurhan Demir
- Vefa Taylan
- Emir Soylu
Filmmakers plan to assemble an international ensemble featuring Indonesian actors, with discussions also planned for prominent Hollywood figures. The theatrical premiere date is not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Source: turkish historical drama - BingNews · Published October 24, 2026 · Photo by Asso Myron on Unsplash