Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams

{{Short description|Indonesian science fiction anthology television series}}

{{Infobox television

| image = Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams.jpg

| caption = Promotional release poster

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| creator = Joko Anwar

| based_on =

| presenter =

| starring =

| composer = Aghi Narottama

| theme_music_composer =

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| country = Indonesia

| language = Indonesian

| num_seasons = 1

| num_episodes = 7

| list_episodes =

| executive_producer = Joko Anwar

| producer = Tia Hasibuan

| location =

| cinematography = {{Plainlist|

Jaisal Tanjung
Fahim Rauyan}}

| editor = {{Plainlist|

Dinda Amanda
Joko Anwar}}

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| runtime = 47–62 minutes

| company = Come and See Pictures

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| network = Netflix

| released = {{Start date|2024|06|14|df=yes}}

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Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams (or simply Nightmares and Daydreams) is a science fiction supernatural horror mystery anthology television series created by the namesake filmmaker. It features seven interconnected science fiction stories set in Jakarta, 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.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/netflix-indonesia-joko-anwar-timo-tjahjanto-kamila-andini-1235357975/|title=Joko Anwar, Timo Tjahjanto, Kamila Andini Projects Head Netflix Indonesia Slate|work=Variety|date=1 September 2022|accessdate=16 June 2024|first=Patrick|last=Frater|archive-date=16 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616135222/https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/netflix-indonesia-joko-anwar-timo-tjahjanto-kamila-andini-1235357975/|url-status=live}} Anwar mentioned that the stories were inspired by social and political issues in Indonesia.{{cite web|url=https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2024/06/14/080358566/joko-anwar-bocorkan-inspirasi-dan-suguhkan-genre-berbeda-dalam-serial|title=Joko Anwar Bocorkan Inspirasi dan Suguhkan Genre Berbeda dalam Serial Nightmares and Daydreams|work=Kompas|date=14 June 2024|accessdate=16 June 2024|first1=Revi C.|last1=Rantung|first2=Andi Muttya Keteng|last2=Pangerang}}

Production

=Development=

File:Joko Anwar Best Director Festival Film Indonesia 2015.jpg]]

The project was announced along with six other Indonesian original Netflix programming on 2 September 2022 during Netflix's Waktu Netflix Indonesia event.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/netflix-unveils-seven-new-original-indonesian-content-including-new-joko-anwar-project-3304066|title=Netflix unveils seven new original Indonesian content, including new Joko Anwar project|work=NME|date=5 September 2022|accessdate=16 June 2024|first=JX|last=Soo|archive-date=16 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616135222/https://www.nme.com/news/film/netflix-unveils-seven-new-original-indonesian-content-including-new-joko-anwar-project-3304066|url-status=live}} In addition to creating the series, Anwar was set to direct and write some episodes.{{cite web|url=https://seleb.tempo.co/read/1630150/joko-anwar-ciptakan-universe-baru-lewat-serial-nightmares-and-daydreams|title=Joko Anwar Ciptakan Universe Baru Lewat Serial Nightmares and Daydreams|work=Tempo|date=4 September 2022|accessdate=16 June 2024|editor=Marvela|archive-date=16 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616135223/https://seleb.tempo.co/read/1630150/joko-anwar-ciptakan-universe-baru-lewat-serial-nightmares-and-daydreams|url-status=live}} Upi Avianto was supposed to direct the series alongside Anwar, Randolph Zaini, and Ray Pakpahan, but was replaced by Tommy Dewo.{{cite web|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/4151283/joko-anwar-gandeng-3-sineas-muda-untuk-nightmares-and-daydreams|title=Joko Anwar gandeng 3 sineas muda untuk "Nightmares and Daydreams"|work=Antara|date=13 June 2024|accessdate=16 June 2024|first=Vinny Shoffa|last=Salma|editor-first=Maria Rosari Dwi|editor-last=Putri|archive-date=16 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616135222/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/4151283/joko-anwar-gandeng-3-sineas-muda-untuk-nightmares-and-daydreams|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://seleb.tempo.co/read/1630150/joko-anwar-ciptakan-universe-baru-lewat-serial-nightmares-and-daydreams|title=Joko Anwar Ciptakan Universe Baru Lewat Serial Nightmares and Daydreams|work=Tempo|date=4 September 2022|accessdate=16 June 2024|editor=Marvela|archive-date=16 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616135223/https://seleb.tempo.co/read/1630150/joko-anwar-ciptakan-universe-baru-lewat-serial-nightmares-and-daydreams|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/4068999/netflix-umumkan-65-bintang-di-joko-anwars-nightmares-and-daydreams|title=Netflix umumkan 65 bintang di "Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams"|work=Antara|date=22 April 2024|accessdate=16 June 2024|first=Livia|last=Kristianti|editor-first=Siti|editor-last=Zulaikha|archive-date=16 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616135222/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/4068999/netflix-umumkan-65-bintang-di-joko-anwars-nightmares-and-daydreams|url-status=live}}

=Filming=

Principal photography took place around Jakarta, specifically, "The Orphan" was shot at the landfill in Bantar Gebang, Bekasi, West Java.{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20240615121926-220-1110258/rela-dirayapi-belatung-bantargebang-demi-nightmares-and-daydreams|title=Rela Dirayapi Belatung Bantargebang Demi Nightmares and Daydreams|work=CNN Indonesia|date=16 June 2024|accessdate=16 June 2024|archive-date=16 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616184433/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20240615121926-220-1110258/rela-dirayapi-belatung-bantargebang-demi-nightmares-and-daydreams|url-status=live}} Anwar revealed that most of the visual effects were done using practical effects.{{cite web|url=https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2024/06/15/070000966/joko-anwar-banyak-gunakan-efek-praktikal-dalam-pembuatan-serial-nightmares|title=Joko Anwar Banyak Gunakan Efek Praktikal dalam Pembuatan Serial Nightmares and Daydreams|work=Kompas|date=15 June 2024|accessdate=16 June 2024|first1=Ady Prawira|last1=Riandi|first2=Dian|last2=Maharani|archive-date=30 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630151426/https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2024/06/15/070000966/joko-anwar-banyak-gunakan-efek-praktikal-dalam-pembuatan-serial-nightmares|url-status=live}}