Siti Noerbaja

Siti Noerbaja 1941

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In Padang, childhood friends Samsoelbahri and Siti Noerbaja fall in love and kiss on the veranda, but are soon parted by their parents. Samsoelbahri goes to Batavia to study, while Noerbaja must marry the contemptuous Datuk Meringgih so that he will forgive her father's debts. Writing to Samsoelbahri, Noerbaja tells him that they can never be together as she has married. However, when she realises Merringih's violent nature she runs away to Batavia to join Samsoelbahri. They fall in love again, but must part after Noerbaja hears of her father's death. She hurries back to Padang, where Meringgih's men kill her with poisoned food. Receiving news of her death by letter, Samsu seemingly commits suicide.

1941

Karina's Sacrifice

Karina's Sacrifice 1932

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Raden Ajeng Karina is of mixed-descent, born to a Dutch mother – who has since returned to the Netherlands – and Javanese father. She lives in the palace at Yogyakarta and must integrate herself with the majority Javanese society. In doing so she wears traditional clothes such as the kebaya. She later becomes involved in a love triangle with a foreign representative stationed in the city and his wife.

1932

Asmara Moerni

Asmara Moerni 1941

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The film followed a doctor who falls in love with his maid, as well as her failed romance with a fellow villager.

1941

Five Days Odd

Five Days Odd 1970

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A memoir from a five days trip. We tend to forget small things. It's just vanished in our realm of neurons--floating through emptiness. Or maybe we remember it, out-of-order.

1970

Pah Wongso Pendekar Boediman

Pah Wongso Pendekar Boediman 1940

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Barja falls in love with Siti, the daughter of his uncle, Haji Hartawan. However, his feelings are unrequited, and this sparks Barja’s anger. He kills Pak Haji and takes over his fortune. But Siti remains adamant. Out of frustration, Barja turns to gambling and later becomes a crime lord. Then L. V. Wijnhamer Jr. aka Pah Wongso gets into action. He makes an investigation that leads to the arrest of Barja’s gang.

1940

Harta Berdarah

Harta Berdarah 1940

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This film reveals the darker side of human nature, when lust for wealth cause others to suffer. The story is tangled with a tragic yet beautiful romance. The film’s message is clear when the rich are finally punished by God.

1940

Impian di Bali

Impian di Bali 1940

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The prominent scenery of Bali is presented through the journey of a romancing couple. It also features the martial arts skill of a young woman, the tear-jerking humour of a comedian, and layered with musical elements.

1940

Atma De Vischer

Atma De Vischer 1931

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This documentary film describes the journey of Queen Olanda and King Hertog in the city of Den Hagg.

1931

Cuek

Cuek 1970

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A storyteller recounts his murder. Besides, he met student who has a task deadlines. They are both ignorant of what they are do.

1970

The Venture of a Family Business

The Venture of a Family Business 2021

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On the early pandemic of Covid-19, Adel's family struggles to maintain livelihood as her mother had her work terminated by the office. The family consist of 5 kids to protect. So by then, they decided to open a family business, lead by her mom as she knows the best about food. With everyone helping around and discussing the future of the business, it led to many adventure for them as family.

2021

Homo Homini Lupus

Homo Homini Lupus 1970

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I don't know who preyed on who, when the camera was faced with the muzzle of the weapon.

1970

Nyalon

Nyalon 1970

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Ahead of the 2014 legislative and general elections, the mass media was buzzing with discussions about fluctuations in the prices of basic commodities and hopes for a better government through elected representatives of the people. In Dini Salon and Kardi Salon, male and female customers from various economic classes and social statuses express their honest opinion about the ongoing “nyalon” (running for representative of the people) activity.

1970

Dogod

Dogod 1970

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The thinking of a Muslim child who is critical, he really wants to have a pet dog. However, his parents did not allow him.

1970

Salmiyah

Salmiyah 2019

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Salmiyah explores fragments of memory, perceptions of historical actors, history buffs, and audiences. The past, always leaves questions, it can never come back in its full form. People are competing with each other to create their own history. Salmiyah is an attempt to describe the complexity of history which is always full of bias and distance.

2019

Batu Bata Merah

Batu Bata Merah 1970

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In Sadang Kulon Village, there is one family who cultivates the land in their village as a staple for making red bricks. Through this film, we can understand the process of making red bricks, as well as the life stories of the families of red brick workers.

1970

No News for Today

No News for Today 2021

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The film tells about the various activities of citizens in 9 regions of Indonesia during the pandemic. Starting with morning activities until the evening, where the situation in each location is very different. The issue of pandemics and the application of health protocols is the most common problem in each location, as well as in other parts of the world. The existence of the Corona virus that is not visible in front of the eyes makes some residents see it as not a dangerous threat. This film records fragments of events from various perspectives of residents with their respective activities. The story of each location is combined into visual poems, which can be related or unrelated. The most important thing about this film's story is how culturally people face a pandemic which is recorded with the simplest cameras.

2021

Behind the crime

Behind the crime 1970

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Edi is a middle-aged man who becomes a coffee bean distributor and is deceived by a master conman from Surabaya. However, he was the one who had to languish in prison. The case became the final story of his life journey. The story behind his case will be retold by people who are living witnesses to his case.

1970