Tjoet Nja' Dhien

Tjoet Nja' Dhien 1988

8.00

Set in 1896, "Tjoet Nja' Dhien" celebrates one of Indonesia's great heroes who fought for independence from the Dutch. The pious Muslim people of Aceh, a city that had flourished since ancient times as a trade port, enter into a fierce war with the Dutch. Tjoet Nja' Dhien, the widow of a rebel leader operating in Aceh in Sumatra, assumes the leadership when her husband Teuku Uma is killed in an ambush. Dhien's charismatic presence and power of survival motivate the locals to join and later continue their opposition to the Dutch. Despite personal obstacles, she remained in the thick of the struggle for ten years.

1988

The Terrorists

The Terrorists 1986

10.00

Santoso signs an agreement with Ghozal, a bandit, to blow up his own factory in order to get compensation from his insurance. The plan fails when Ghozal enters the factory and the security alarm rings. The security guards act promptly but Ghozal manages to escape. The pursuit of Ghozal becomes the core of the drama. As a copycat genre film, Ghozal even hijacks a helicopter and acts like a terrorist by finding hostages in a hospital. In the end, he is besieged by the police. A long negotiation occurs before he is killed.

1986

Pelangi di Balik Awan

Pelangi di Balik Awan 1984

1

Sumiati lets her husband marry Yati because she cannot bear a child. But when Yati delivers, Sumiati is pregnant and gives birth to Mira. Mira’s presence worries Yati. Therefore Yati accuses Sumiati of cheating. Sumiati leaves the house. Mira learns of this history as Yati always insults her when she asks for her monthly allowance. There is more tension when Rachmat, who is matched to Yati’s daughter, Neneng, is more attracted to Mira. By chance, Mira repeatedly catches Yati having affairs. Her father is furious. Then Yati runs away with the fortune and the child of her affair. Neneng, who stays, commits suicide. Her father realises his mistake and reconciles with Sumiati. Rachmat has also come back for Mira.

1984

Jampang

Jampang 1989

1

Jampang is against oppression in the Cemara village. He kills Frans when the latter tries to rape and kill Rabiah. Even Ibnu, his own brother, is not spared when he commits a crime.

1989

Bloodstained Painting

Bloodstained Painting 1988

1

A story of a Malaysian high school teacher and his wife that move to Indonesia into a new home whose former owner had been killed by burglars.

1988

Saur Sepuh III: The Flower of Mount Lawu

Saur Sepuh III: The Flower of Mount Lawu 1990

6.00

Set during the kingdom of Majapahit after the reign of King Hayam Wuruk, the Saur Sepuh films were based on the popular radio plays in the 80s. Lasmini is raped and thrown into a ravine, but is saved by Granny Lawu. She is then taught martial arts until the granny dies. Then Lasmini leaves the mountain to find her rapists and kills them one by one. One day, she has a fight with Mantili because she is close to Bentar. Then Lasmini returns to Mount Lawu to improve her martial arts. After learning new skills, she returns to challenge all the martial arts experts and is victorious. Mantili then goes to improve his skills from Brama and challenges Lasmini. Now Lasmini is defeated.

1990

The Big Talkers

The Big Talkers 1988

1

Jamal and Kamil sell clothes on a street corner in Jakarta. The police often chase them. Over time, Jamal becomes angry and intends to change his luck by talking big and “selling” himself. He dresses up to look and act like a rich man, but tastelessly.

1988

Jampang II

Jampang II 1990

1

After burying his brother, Jampang renews his fight against oppression. He starts to defend people who are forced to sell their land, by tackling Kisima, the extortionist. Kisima, who wants money to open a gambling house is furious at Jaka’s intervention. So Kisima brings in another champion, Kosim and his teacher, Komeng. Jampang defeats all of them including Kisima, who is thrown into a river full of crocodiles.

1990

7 Tiger Man

7 Tiger Man 1987

1

A horror film based on mysticism, Gumara comes to the village of Kumayan to become a teacher. He is also looking for his biological father. Since his arrival, he has to face many strange things. Even a visit to Lebai Karat causes Gumara to deal with a tiger demon. Fortunately, Harwati, the daughter of Lebai Karat, comes to help. Then it is learned that Gumara has a similar power to hers. Harwati falls in love with Gumara, and so does his smartest student, Pita Loka. It is later discovered that Gumara is the illegitimate child of Lebai Karat. Gumara wants to conquer the power of the tiger demons. Learning this intention, six other tiger demons get involved. Five of them attack Gumara, who is defended by his father, Lebai Karat. Within its genre, this film might be considered one of the best.

1987

Pengantin Pantai Biru

Pengantin Pantai Biru 2010

3.00

The archaeological expedition ship a disaster, Prof. Rashid and his grandson Andrew Hasnan separately. While stranded on an island , Andri met oom Bram (I Wiyono) with her daughter, Emi. The three of them live together, Emi and Andri until adulthood (Meriam Bellina and Sandro Tobing). Once Emi and Andri caught primitive tribes . They are regarded as the god and goddess who descended to earth. In order to get the seed of Gods and Goddesses, primitive tribes and Andri Emi force to mate with their children. Rejected the request, Emi and Andri desperate to escape. Oom Bram managed to intercept the pursuit of the quarter, although ultimately he was killed. During his hiding, Emi and Andrew fell in love and eventually get a son who they named Ami. Primitive tribes continue to look for them. At critical moments, father Andri (Darussalam) and his entourage came to the rescue.

2010

Mandala, The Tar Tar Conqueror

Mandala, The Tar Tar Conqueror 1988

10.00

Two warring kingdoms; Jawadwipa, led by Mandala (Barry Prima) with help from his "demon sword," and Mongolia, led by Ramis Khan (Advent Bangun) and his sister Valas (Yurike Prastica), battle it out in this fantasy adventure.

1988

Not as Beautiful as a Mother's Love

Not as Beautiful as a Mother's Love 1986

1

Nurhayati’s husband dies in an accident and she is left with four small children. Nur herself knows that she will not live long, as her doctor reveals that she must undergo a heart and lung transplant, with a little chance of survival. After telling the real situation to her father and to her eldest child, Asih, the children are brought to the families she considers as able to raise them. How lucky she is that the three families are eager to accept her children. On a birthday party of her youngest child, she feels at ease and dies.

1986

Sesepuh Majapahit

Sesepuh Majapahit 1995

1

This film is a re-edited compilation of Saur Sepuh I, Saur Sepuh II, and Saur Sepuh III.

1995

Romantika (Galau Remaja di SMA)

Romantika (Galau Remaja di SMA) 1985

1

Atiek and Tika are always competing with each other. This rivalry has led to funny situations but also gives trouble to their friends and teachers. Then Atiek and Tika bet on who will be chosen as a movie star by a company casting for an actor. The loser has to kiss her boyfriend in public. In the end, the girls become best friends, class champions and famous movie stars.

1985

Tutur Tinular: Pedang Naga Puspa

Tutur Tinular: Pedang Naga Puspa 1989

1

Set at the end of the Singasari Kingdom and the rise of Kediri Kingdom; there are two siblings, Arya Dwipangga, who loves literature, and Arya Kamandanu, who loves martial arts. Dwipangga steals Kamandanu’s girlfriend and runs away but gets trapped in the cave of weapon master, Empu Ranubaya, who makes him a student. Ranubaya and Empu Hanggareksa, Kamandanu’s father, are fellow students from the same school. But while Hanggareksa serves Kartanegara, the king of Singasari; Ranubaya refuses to. A messenger of Kublai Khan from Mongolia offers Kertanegara a peaceful relationship. When Kertanegara refuses the offer, the Mongolian messenger kidnaps Ranubaya.

1989

Saur Sepuh II:  The Sacred Resting Place

Saur Sepuh II: The Sacred Resting Place 1989

6.00

Brama Kumbara’s plan to build a royal resting place near his teacher’s grave is being obstructed by people from the Kuntala kingdom. They rally their people who live in Brama’s kingdom, Madangkara, and they manage to influence the regents of Madangkara through their wives. Then the regents stop obeying their leader. They also hire highly skilled villains to destroy the resting place. Brama is furious. With Mantili, he pursues all the rebels and exterminates the Kuntala people who are not loyal to Madangkara.

1989

Saur Sepuh: The Knight of Madangkara

Saur Sepuh: The Knight of Madangkara 1988

8.00

Set at the end of the Majapahit era, Bre Wirabhumi, son of Hayamwuruk, but born from a concubine, demands his right to be king of Majapahit. The kingdom is then ruled by Wikramawardhana, son-in-law of Hayamwuruk. To rival Majapahit, Bre Wirabhumi creates the Pamotan kingdom and looks for allies amongst other kingdoms. This creates confusion among the kingdoms friendly with Majapahit. Brama Kumbara (Fendy Pradana) from the Madangkara kingdom tries to settle the dispute. What happens instead is a misunderstanding that leads to the death of Brama’s envoy. Even worst, the lover of the murderer, Lasmini (Murti Sari Dewi), takes revenge by kidnapping Brama’s wife. The conflict then escalates into the Paregreg war between Majapahit and Pamotan.

1988

Don't Want to be Alone

Don't Want to be Alone 1985

6.00

Pras has almost finished college, has rich parents and a beautiful, faithful fiancee but is suddenly diagnosed with lung cancer. He only has six months left to live. Pras’ parents ask Tika’s parents to allow them to marry. Tika, who is very much in love with Pras, agrees although her parents oppose. Pras takes Tika to live in the fishermen’s village. He wants to contribute to the village. Tika hides her pregnancy although Pras is aware and pretends not to know. Death finally comes but Tika is relieved as Pras has enjoyed his life.

1985

Mafia insyaf

Mafia insyaf 2010

1

Macan Polkadot, a mafia gang, is led by Dewi, and his three sons: Kendra, Romi and Jodi. Dewi feels that she is too old and she wants Kendra to inherit the family business. So she asks Kendra to find a prospective wife. Later, Kendra meets Selma, a police officer, who often works undercover. The relationship between Kendra and Selma becomes more passionate. But they conceal their true identities from each other. Kendra claims that he works in a social foundation while Selma says that she is a civil servant. But when Selma finally admits that she is an undercover police officer to uncover smuggling cases, tax evasion and mafia gangs, Kendra is shocked. Selma is also shocked to learn the true identity of Kendra. However, Kendra promises Selma that if she ever catches him in a crime, she can arrest him herself.

2010