Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Raid's Iko Uwais Making His Directorial Debut with Timur

Get a behind-the-scenes look at The Raid's Iko Uwais making his directorial debut with Timur

It was recently reported, a little under a year ago, that Iko Uwais, of The Raid, was unveiling the start of his own production company — Uwais Pictures. The launch of his production company will naturally be emphasizing action films for its slate, and the studio is already hitting the ground running with two movies that had gone for sale at the European Film Market in Berlin a few months back. His intention with Uwais Pictures is to replicate t…

From RAID to RESCUE! Here’s a look at ‘Timur’ directed by and starring martial arts star Iko Uwais

Indonesian martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2) is putting finishing touches on Timur, an upcoming actioner from Uwais Pictures, the star’s own film production company that specializes in fight choreography, action design, and stunt performances. Timur is inspired by the true story of the Mapenduma hostage rescue operation in 1996, when 11 scientific researchers, including several foreigners, were taken hostage by the Free Papua Mo…