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We all know the standard tale of vengeance that Meir Zarchi’s 1978 film, I Spit on Your Grave, perfected. The protagonist, typically female, becomes a victim of sexual assault and seeks justice where the legal system falls short. More recently, other gems such as Leah McKendrick’s M.F.A. have used this story …

Inspired by a story passed on by fellow director, Garin Nugroho, Mouly Surya’s Marlina The Murderer In Four Acts is a bold new twist on the traditional revenge tale. This fiercely original film challenges all preconceived notions that only men can play the role of lone defender. Marlina does just fine …