Where do we want to take our cinema? Some Ideas About Indonesian Films

By Khoo Gaik Cheng & Thomas Barker (Editor)

I often say “I couldn’t be bothered” watching Indonesian films. It’s not just for the sake of showing resistance. It’s not about justifying anything, because supporting Indonesian films should start with simply watching. It’s more about a disappointment that I find it so hard to find any good Indonesian films…

Read more at https://menganga.wordpress.com/2016/07/31/mau-dibawa-ke-mana-sinema-kita-beberapa-wacana-seputar-film-indonesia-khoo-gaik-cheng-thomas-barker-penyunting/.

Source: Mau Dibawa Ke Mana Sinema Kita? : Beberapa Wacana Seputar Film Indonesia – Khoo Gaik Cheng & Thomas Barker (Penyunting)

Featured image credit: Taksi 1990, Directed by Arifin C Noer, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0176225/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

great example of how good Indonesian cinema was and can be again, an excellent portrayal of class differences in Indonesia, as well as being a powerful statement protesting the disregard for and oppression of women. a great film by a man who was hands down, one of the greatest directors/writers in the history of Indonesian cinema and theater.

bratmonkey 20 July 2002

Not a good print, but enjoy this classic: https://youtu.be/_V93gLL9ZUc?si=dl8YC7Je8C9SFP0y