Bali

Bali 1970

4.30

The wife of a European photographer on assignment in exotic Bali falls for an enigmatic ex patriot under the spell of a mystical death cult...

1970

Three Fugitives

Three Fugitives 1957

1

Set during the period after the war of independence when many rogue gangs try to control different areas,

1957

After the Curfew

After the Curfew 1954

6.30

A hero of revolution returns to civilian life to find the new society very different from the ideals he fought for.

1954

The Three Maidens

The Three Maidens 1956

8.00

Three sisters—Nunung, Nana and Nenny—are being raised by their grandmother in Jakarta after their mother's death. Though the sisters' father Sukandar lives with them, he is too involved in his own work to pay them heed.

1956

Lahirnja Gatotkatja

Lahirnja Gatotkatja 1960

1

Pracuna rules the Kingdom of Pringgodani, and is so powerful that he demands a goddess from nirvana named Dewi Supraba to be his wife. The gods have no choice but to agree to his request. Supraba then comes down to Pringgodani to trick Pracuna. When Pracuna realizes this, he is furious and threatens to invade nirvana. The gods need to find a new champion and they nominate Gatotkaca, the son of Bima (of the Pandawa clan), whose mother is Arimbi, Pracuna’s daughter.

1960

Six Hours in Djogja

Six Hours in Djogja 1951

8.00

Depicting the celebrated recapture of the town of Yogyakarta from Dutch forces in March 1949, by Indonesian youth of the resistance and members of the Indonesian army. Although it was held only for a few hours, it resulted in a UN resolution calling on the Dutch to leave.

1951

Embun

Embun 1951

1

After the revolutionary war, Leman is asked by Barjo to join him in collecting donations from businessmen. Some donate while others do not. But Leman gets into a fight with one particular man who refuses to donate and kills him.

1951

The Struggle

The Struggle 1960

5.00

Devoted to the heroes who fought for their homeland’s freedom in the 1947 Indonesian war of liberation.

1960

Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang (Hilang Gelap Datang Terang)

Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang (Hilang Gelap Datang Terang) 1959

1

After returning from abroad, Amir is offered by his friends, Dahlan and Mariani, to start a school in a small village. To raise funds, they meet Johan, a millionaire. Johan has two daughters, Rohana and Itayati. Rohana, is attracted to Amir and this makes Mariani jealous. After Amir and Rohana are married, Johan is dissapointed by his son-in-law who has no talent in trade. Rohana is also jealous, as Amir is still in love with Mariani. In the end, his wife and his father-in-law both accept Amir.

1959

Hati Seorang Wanita

Hati Seorang Wanita 1984

1

When Wiwik was transferred to the head office, he found an old friend, Irwan, the head of promotion at Gondo's textile factory.

1984

Mr. Prawiro

Mr. Prawiro 1958

1

Mr. Prawiro, a retired (district chief) assistant, lives in Kebumen village, his hometown. His eldest daughter, Indrani, marries Sumantri, a staff in “Bank Tabungan Pos”. In a meeting, Mr Prawiro suggests that the importance for saving money needs to be stressed.

1958

Djendral Kantjil

Djendral Kantjil 1958

1

Arman’s father denies his request for a toy gun, but his mother allows it. With that toy gun, Arman forms a squad called “Berani Mati” or “Ready to Die” with his friends, Hamdan and others. The security in the neighborhood is threatened by the mischief of Bang Hamid, and Arman and his squad, successfully prevent a burglary by him. The residents are proud to have such brave boys in the neighborhood.

1958

Sengketa

Sengketa 1957

1

The film tells a story about a family with six children. The father is often angry with everyone except the eldest child (Mieke Wijaya). Then the family situation deteriorates further when mother falls ill and is hospitalized. Finally, problems are solved thanks to the calmness and charm of the third sibling (Indriati Iskak).

1957

The Tiger from Tjampa

The Tiger from Tjampa 1953

5.00

Set in the 1930s, and narrated like a ballad from the past, "The Tiger from Tjampa" tells of how a young man, Lukman, seeks to avenge his father’s murder by learning pencak silat, a traditional form of self defence, based on the movements of animals.

1953

Masa Topan dan Badai

Masa Topan dan Badai 1963

1

The title “Hurricane and Storm”, is seemingly a translation from Sturm und Drang, a psychological term for puberty or a transition period for an individual's mental state. Kaslan is a conservative and honest bank clerk, while his wife, Miah, is more liberal in terms of discipline. Kaslan is strict with his daughters, Wati and Tina. It makes Wahab afraid to approach the girl of his dream, Wati, since Kaslan always escorts her wherever she goes. Wahab is also jealous by Wati's favourite English teacher and he tries to hang himself when she falls in love with a singer. When the singer rejects Wati, she returns to Wahab. Tina reveals all to her father but before he can scold her, she leaves the house, and returns home only much later. But mother explains about the puberty that Wati is going through. In turn, Wahab also learns to understand Kaslan's reason for his strictness. Then they both graduate from high school.

1963

The Artist's Holiday

The Artist's Holiday 1965

1

After hearing the mandate of Sukarno during the Second Asian-African Conference, an author named Suromo searches an art form to express the people’s hardship. Together with a failed painter named Rutaf and a film director named Kadjiman, these artists meet a man who works at the National Trade Bank. Interested in the arts, he helps to promote their activities.

1965

Girl's Dormitory

Girl's Dormitory 1958

1

An Indonesian musical that comedically depicts of complex coming of age problems within a girl's dormitory, lead by Mrs. Siti.

1958

Menjusuri Djedjak Berdarah

Menjusuri Djedjak Berdarah 1967

1

On the trail to catch the killer of his brother, Achmad easily defeats a bandit who challenges him. This impresses Citra, a child, who since then follows Achmad wherever he goes. When they come to a village threatened by robbers, Achmad stops and tries to solve the problem. One of the tough guys of the village, Wirya, notices Achmad and is impressed by him and Achmad’s religious devotion. He becomes friends with Achmad and asks him to agree to his condition not to bother Aisah, a village girl, who is actually in love with Achmad. Then the robbers launch a major attack, which Achmad repels. From the defeated chief, Achmad finds out that Wirya is the killer of his brother. Wirya admits killing Achmad’s brother, for committing crime and adultery.

1967

Dibalik Tjahaja Gemerlapan

Dibalik Tjahaja Gemerlapan 1966

1

Djoni is a promoter who likes to scam artists by being very persuasive. He is trusted to arrange a performance that is meant as a fundraising gala. Top singers such as Rachmat Kartolo and Titiek Puspa become the stars of the show. Djoni displays his skills, so that even when he cheats, he manages to improvise and arrange the show. They depart for Bandung by borrowing a bus and on the road, there are arguments, jealousy and suspicion amongst the group. The film shows the ups and downs of the life behind the stage. Inspite of everything, the performance is a success.

1966

Djuara 1960

Djuara 1960 1956

1

Guntur, a boxer, checks into a hotel on the day before his match, with his coach. In the hotel, Guntur stays in a room next to Udel and his wife. To secure victory, coach Hasan Sanusi poisons Guntur’s eyes. After dropping Guntur at the hospital, Tjepot, his coach, sees Udel, who resembles Guntur. He persuades Udel to fight in Guntur’s place. At first Udel resists, but he finally agrees, after Guntur’s girlfriend, also mistakes Udel for Guntur, by hugging him. At the end, his wife is also very proud of him. After the match when he manages to knock his opponent out, the two women begin to fight over him. The problem is solved when Guntur shows up.

1956