Acting
Chaidar Djafar
Known for
Acting
Credits
9 titles
Known for
NRRatmi’s “warung pojok” (street corner food stall) is always busy. She runs it together with her niece, Neneng, and is often helped by Neneng’s boyfriend, Latif, a tyre repairman whose kiosk is near the food stall.
Street Corner Food Stall
1977
NRBecause her father was seriously ill in Semarang, and Sri Asih did not have time to leave, Sri Asih only took her mother to the station. After the train departed, Sri Asih heard a whisper, that the train was about to explode, because on the bridge there was dynamite that had been plotted. Immediately use the talisman, and Sri Asih becomes agile and can fly. The dynamite was thrown and exploded in the river, though before that he had to face resistance from the bandits. Then, Sri Asih followed the horde of the Black Garuda and managed to destroy it.
Sri Asih
1954
NRThis film, produced in Indonesia and based on the old Japanese folk saying that "a man's happiness depends upon a knife, house, horse, wife, and singing bird," tells the story of the restoration of a young man to his rightful place in his society and nation, and depicts basic Indonesian traditions while outlining Indonesia's successful fight against malaria (with U.S. cooperation). The film follows Amin, a village youth who attempts to earn a living in the city. However, he is unsuccessful, and so he returns to his village to live with his wife-to-be, Marlina. Before the couple can marry, Marlina falls ill with malaria, and only after she is cured are they able to wed. The film was directed by Miriam Bucher and is a joint production of the U.S. Information Service (USIS) and Produksi Film Negara (PFN).
Rajuan Alam
1956
NRAfter the accidental drowning death of their son, a military truck driver begins to doubt the faithfulness of his wife.
Fighting the Storm
1974
9.0The story of Ibrahim, a young teacher, who finds oddities in the life of the village he will live in. His life was influenced by Pak Harun's moral depravity which was decorated with gambling and homosexual acts. Ibrahim succeeded in opening the consciousness of the population. The slander against Ibrahim occurred as if he was crossing a hairline split in seven. Chaos ensues but with the arrival of the old traveler, the truth is revealed.
The Narrow Bridge
1982
Driven by shame and the fear of losing her prospective husband, Marlia conceals her past. She entrusts her daughter, Jamila—whose father remains unknown—to the care of Mak Zaenab, a woman with whom her connection is also unclear. Johan, a man twice widowed due to his childlessness, eventually marries Marlia under pressure from his mother. After seven childless years, Johan marries again at his mother's insistence. Although not divorced, Marlia feels like a failure and is devastated; she returns to check on her daughter, only to find Mak Zaenab on her deathbed and Jamila—who has gone missing—nearly blind following a sand-play accident.
Ratapan dan Rintihan
1974
Film credits
1980s · 2 titles
9.0The story of Ibrahim, a young teacher, who finds oddities in the life of the village he will live in. His life was influenced by Pak Harun's moral depravity which was decorated with gambling and homosexual acts. Ibrahim succeeded in opening the consciousness of the population. The slander against Ibrahim occurred as if he was crossing a hairline split in seven. Chaos ensues but with the arrival of the old traveler, the truth is revealed.
The Narrow Bridge
1982
NRFor this sequel to the unexpectedly successful Ratapan Anak Tiri (Lament of a Stepchild), Susy is bullied by her stepmother, who is her father’s third wife. However, her stepsister Umi, who is the biological daughter of her stepmother, always defends her. Reno, her schoolmate, loves Susy but it is not mutual. On one occasion when he eats at her place and makes the floor dirty, Susy is thrown out of the house, when her stepmother slips, knocks her head and is unconscious. Umi joins Susy and they stay over at a friend’s house. Umi misses her father, so both girls separate. The stepmother, who is looking for Umi, comes across Susy on the streets and verbally abuses her. Susy now dares to fight back and challenges her.
Ratapan Anak Tiri II
1980
1970s · 3 titles
NRAfter the accidental drowning death of their son, a military truck driver begins to doubt the faithfulness of his wife.
Fighting the Storm
1974
Driven by shame and the fear of losing her prospective husband, Marlia conceals her past. She entrusts her daughter, Jamila—whose father remains unknown—to the care of Mak Zaenab, a woman with whom her connection is also unclear. Johan, a man twice widowed due to his childlessness, eventually marries Marlia under pressure from his mother. After seven childless years, Johan marries again at his mother's insistence. Although not divorced, Marlia feels like a failure and is devastated; she returns to check on her daughter, only to find Mak Zaenab on her deathbed and Jamila—who has gone missing—nearly blind following a sand-play accident.
Ratapan dan Rintihan
1974
After being orphaned, Achmad and Komala were taken to the city by their uncle. Their uncle and his wife—who resented the children's presence—took control of the inheritance. Achmad and Komala were constantly scolded and even accused of theft, eventually driving them to run away. While on the run, the two were separated and searched for one another. Back in the village, the neighborhood head (Pak RT)—who had been entrusted with managing the children's inheritance—successfully handled the matter with the help of a lawyer. The uncle was defeated in court. Ultimately, everyone reconciled and reunited under one roof.
Ratapan si Miskin
1974
1950s · 2 titles
NRBecause her father was seriously ill in Semarang, and Sri Asih did not have time to leave, Sri Asih only took her mother to the station. After the train departed, Sri Asih heard a whisper, that the train was about to explode, because on the bridge there was dynamite that had been plotted. Immediately use the talisman, and Sri Asih becomes agile and can fly. The dynamite was thrown and exploded in the river, though before that he had to face resistance from the bandits. Then, Sri Asih followed the horde of the Black Garuda and managed to destroy it.
Sri Asih
1954
NRThis film, produced in Indonesia and based on the old Japanese folk saying that "a man's happiness depends upon a knife, house, horse, wife, and singing bird," tells the story of the restoration of a young man to his rightful place in his society and nation, and depicts basic Indonesian traditions while outlining Indonesia's successful fight against malaria (with U.S. cooperation). The film follows Amin, a village youth who attempts to earn a living in the city. However, he is unsuccessful, and so he returns to his village to live with his wife-to-be, Marlina. Before the couple can marry, Marlina falls ill with malaria, and only after she is cured are they able to wed. The film was directed by Miriam Bucher and is a joint production of the U.S. Information Service (USIS) and Produksi Film Negara (PFN).
Rajuan Alam
1956
Behind the camera
NRRatmi’s “warung pojok” (street corner food stall) is always busy. She runs it together with her niece, Neneng, and is often helped by Neneng’s boyfriend, Latif, a tyre repairman whose kiosk is near the food stall.
Street Corner Food Stall
1977
James, the only child of Marni the poor widow, dreams of winning a lottery worth Rp 120 million. He is angry when his mother wakes him up and orders him to find a job. Going in and out of offices and unable to find work, he daydreams in the park of taking off the gold from the National Monument. With the money, he would establish Siluman Kontraktor company with Dewi as his secretary and also his girlfriend. Then he is woken up by the police who want to inspect his identity card. Considered insane, he is admitted to a mental hospital. Here, he is always rowdy and stirs things up. Most of the film is used to exploit the craziness of the hospital. James finally escapes.
Orang-Orang Sinting
1981
