Arman Effendy
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Rini Tomboy
1991-08-05
Rini Tomboy
Overview: This film is an expression of the way of life of adolescents as told from the point of view of the teenagers themselves as they rebel against the world of adults. Susan (Nunu Datau), Dody (Adjie Massaid) dan Rini (Cornelia Agatha) are students at SMA 2000. They have unconsciously formed a kind of gang. The film follows the activities of these young people while they are in school, on holiday, and just hanging around. The film focuses on Rini, nicknamed “tomboy”, an expert in karate who dreams of being a martial arts master and hero.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1991-08-05
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The Independence Pioneers
1980-01-02
The Independence Pioneers
Overview: The arrest of Haji Jalaluddin during his sermon leaves a strong impression on the hearts of Hamid and Halimah, his followers. Halimah is a wife who is taken for granted by her husband who is pro-Dutch. Hamid is the son of a rich merchant who falls into poverty after being branded as a rebel. His mother takes him to Padang to be raised by the family of Haji Jakfar, who has a daughter, Zainab. Hamid then studies at Padang Panjang and meets old friends, Fakhrudin and Zainudin. Hamid and Fakhrudin have more similar views with their teacher, while Zainudin is more radical. The latter organises a rebellion and fails. The Dutch keeps arresting people. Hamid, disappointed by Zainab’s marriage to someone else, sails to Mecca. Halimah is left to organise the fight for freedom but in the end, is also captured by the Dutch. The film’s message is that a physical fight for freedom, without being based on religious morality, will become meaningless.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1980-01-02
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The Man from Nusakambangan
1980-12-25
The Man from Nusakambangan
Overview: Mulyono returns to his village, Tembarak, after serving time in Nusakambangan prison. His village is in the midst of a village headman election. There are two strong candidates with opposite attitude. One believes that any means is justifiable while the other one follows the straight road. Mulyono finds his wife murdered. She was previously suffering from a mental illness. His daughter is missing and his son is now a criminal. Mulyono then becomes the scapegoat in the village riot during the election. Eventually he clears his name. Then he meets his daughter who is ready to marry the future village head while he captures his son who is willing to be imprisoned.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1980-12-25
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Anak-anak Revolusi
1964-08-05
Anak-anak Revolusi
Overview: During the revolution, Japan is defeated but has yet to surrender so a 14-year-old boy insists on joining the army, to avenge his father, who is incarcerated in Nusa Kambangan for murder. His actions are brave yet extreme in every way. Recognising this, the commander promotes the boy to section head, even though all his men are older than he is. He takes the most dangerous missions and as a result, one of his men dies. The late man’s girlfriend then volunteers, and is also killed, after being just as reckless as the boy.
Genres: War Drama Action
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1964-08-05
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Bull of Mataram
1983-01-01
Bull of Mataram
Overview: Ki Ageng Mangir Wanabaya (Teddy Purba), the grandson of the Brawijaya King family, tries to restore the glory of Majapahit using the magical power of the Baru Klinting heirloom spear.
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Panggilan Nabi Ibrahim
1964-11-10
Panggilan Nabi Ibrahim
Overview: Semi-documentary film about the pilgrimage.
Genres: Drama Documentary
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1964-11-10
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Forbidden Agreements
1990-01-01
Forbidden Agreements
Overview: Murti (Sally Marcelina), the daughter of bankrupt farmer Murdali (Wenda Wijaya), is offered up as a bride to relieve a family debt owed to loan shark Juragan Hamid (Mawardi Harland). Before the forced marriage occurs, Murti and her boyfriend Yusman (Johan Saimima) run off and marry one another is a mystic ceremony witnessed by the spirit of the dwarf shaman Mbah Jagaraga (El Koesno). After becoming married to the man she hates, Murti learns that Juragan Hamid is a fugitive convict so he kills her to secure his secret. Murti’s death disturbs another spirit and the two of them return as ghosts to haunt the village.
Genres: Horror Drama Fantasy
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Satan's Cemetery
1975-01-01
Satan's Cemetery
Overview: In the Islamic tradition, when a person is buried and the binding of their cover cloth is not released, the dead will become a ‘pocong’ ghost (mythical ghost of the dead who can jump around). Another belief is that if you have unpaid debts, a cat will jump over your dead body and you’ll become a ghost. Joyoprono, a rich landlord and a loan shark, who was greedy during his life dies when a tree falls on him. After his death, a ‘pocong’ ghost comes to the village and disturbs the peace.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Curious Spirit
1975-01-01
Curious Spirit
Overview: Susan is often disturbed by a horrifying female ghost, which has weakened her body. Her parents and lover, Charles, who are skeptical at first, eventually look for a shaman who can heal her. Initially the shaman’s spell works but then the ghost switches her target to the sister of Charles, Yuni, and results in her hanging herself. At this moment, Charles is reminded of his ex-girlfriend, Delia, who died by hanging herself out of her desperation because Charles got her pregnant and refused to take responsibility. Later, Delia possesses Susan and scary things start to happen. Veins and faces are slashed, windows and glasses are broken and shattered to pieces. Charles then calls his Koran-reading teacher and he battles the ghost with the sacred passages from the Koran.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Grandmother Grondong
1982-01-01
Grandmother Grondong
Overview: A village is being terrorized by an evil spirit called Kuyang or Nenek Grondong, which especially loves sucking blood from infants and pregnant women. That all coincides with a couple adopting a child that turns on them and becomes vicious and evil.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Hamidah
1974-08-09
Hamidah
Overview: Hamidah, who is Budi’s childhood friend and his sweetheart as a grown up, has to leave him to treat her illness. Left without any news of his love, Budi is disappointed and becomes a reckless man who plays around with women and goes drinking in nightclubs. Then he becomes a police fugitive after a fight with another man
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1974-08-09
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Devil's Kick
1983-01-01
Devil's Kick
Overview: A young martial arts master sets out on a quest to find his missing parents and brother.
Genres: Action
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Bandung Lautan Api
1974-03-12
Bandung Lautan Api
Overview: Set on 24 March 1946 in Bandung, when the city was engulfed in explosions as if it was a sea of fire, the battle scenes between Indonesian and Dutch dominate the film. The main plot line is the conflict of Nani, a Red Cross nurse, who loves Priyatna, an ex PETA fighter. Meanwhile, Hidayat, the commander of Priyatna’s troop, also likes Nani. It is a small story, within a war, that ends with the death of Hidayat.
Genres: War Action Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1974-03-12
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Timang-timang Anakku Sayang
1973-05-23
Timang-timang Anakku Sayang
Overview: Tells the story of a family that experiences chaos after the father dies. Sofia's stepson drives out his stepmother and two siblings. Finally he dies in an accident. When her mother dies, Sofia is adopted by her rich neighbor, while Erwin is who knows where. When he is slandered by his stepsister, he intends to run away but is then helped by a young man who is none other than Erwin.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1973-05-23
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