Sukarno Daughter Reports Film Director for Defamation

Rachmawati Sukarnoputri, the second daughter of Sukarno, has filed a police report against prominent film director Hanung Bramantyo for alleged defamation following a spat over Hanung’s soon-to-be-released biopic about Indonesia’s first president.



Rachmawati reported Hanung to the Jakarta Police on Monday through her lawyer Ramdan Alamsyah.

“This report was filed in relation to Hanung’s statement, in which he was quoted by media as saying that Bu Rachma was seeking popularity,” Ramdan said.

“[He accused] Rachmawati of having intentionally stirred up a dispute surrounding the Sukarno movie to seek popularity. What would be that for? Ibu Rachma has been well-known for a long time, maybe even before Hanung was born,” he added.

Rachmawati, through the Soekarno Education Foundation (YPH), an organization she chairs, signed a contract with film company Multivision Plus Pictures in 2011 to collaborate on the production for “Soekarno – Indonesia Merdeka” (“Soekarno – Indonesia is Free”), with Hanung signed on as director.

This June, however, the foundation ended the partnership after Rachmawati reportedly disagreed with Hanung’s casting of Ario Bayu to play Sukarno. Ario previously starred in the 2013 action film “Java Heat.”

Rachmawati earlier suggested that actor Anjasmara play her father, but Hanung said he did not fit the role. Indonesian news portal Liputan6, meanwhile, reported that Rachmawati objected to Ario playing her father on the grounds that he was not very nationalistic and was unfamiliar with Sukarno’s story due to his living abroad.

“I chose actors based on criteria. There was only one Sukarno, and our duty is only to represent and reinterpret [him],” Hanung told a press conference in Jakarta last week, during which he responded to Rachmawati’s disapprovals. “Maybe she [Rachmawati] wants more exposure,” Hanung said according to Liputan6.

The director also mentioned that he and Rachmawati disagreed on the film’s plot. Rachmawati reportedly wanted the movie to depict “Bung Karno” during his last days, but Hanung insisted that doing that would be “very difficult because it would create a lot of controversy.”

The film, which is slated for a December 22 release, tells the story of Sukarno’s life in the 1920s through his role in Indonesia’s struggle for independence, which culminated in 1945. It deals with his political activism as well as his personal life.

Ramdan said he and his client have been unable to contact Hanung to regarding his previous statements, so they decided to bring the case to the police.

“Up until now we haven’t been able to communicate [with Hanung],” Ramdan said. “We actually didn’t want to report this. But he has no goodwill. Hanung thinks he’s great, that he has a super power.”

In addition to Ario, the movie features Lukman Sardi and actresses Maudy Koesnaedi and Tika Bravani.

An official trailer of the movie was released earlier this month. (source: thejakartaglobe.com)

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Soekarno Film: Indonesia Merdeka ! (2013)

His name was formerly Kusno. He was skinny and sickly . His father changed his name to Soekarno. With this new name, the skinny kid would transformed into a knight like Duke Karno. What Soekarno's father expected come true, by 24 years old Soekarno managed to shake the podium, shouting : We Need Freedom Now!!! As a result he had to jail, being Accused of inciting and rebellious as Communists. But the young Sukarno was never give up. He's getting more criticized. His pledoi named Indonesia Menggugat deliver him exiled to Ende and Bengkulu.

Sukarno take a short break from politics in that cities. His heart was tied to a young girl named Fatmawati. He however was still husband of Inggit Garnasih; a women which is older than Sukarno, who has always support him when he was in prison and discarded. Inggit has to be willing to see her beloved husband fell in love with another girl. Amid the chaos of the household, the Japanese came to lead East Asia. His political passion rebound. Netherlands defeated by Japan. Something that used to be considered giant for Sukarno, is now gone. Indonesian independence seems to be nearly true.

Meanwhile, Hatta and Sjahrir, Sukarno's political rivals at his early youth, remind him that Japan no less ruthlessly from Netherlands. But Sukarno had a different point of view.
'If we are smart, we can take advantage of Japan's efforts to achieve independence for Indonesia ' said Sukarno.

Hatta affected. But Sjahrir not. In cooperation with Japan same position Indonesia to be part of Fascism, enemies of America - Australia - Britain . Sukarno did not care. He is confident with his choice : cooperate with Japan to gain the independence of Indonesia. Together with Hatta, Sukarno was trying to realize his ideals embody the Independent of Indonesia. Youngsters followers Sjahrir booed Sukarno -Hatta as collaborators, selling their own people into the hands of the Fascists. But Sukarno has a different view.

We all know that eventually materialized Indonesian Independence on August 17, 1945. But if it's expected independence? Lest Independence was merely a gift from Japan? Do not tell me what we commemorated every year Sukarno was just reward for having worked for the Japanese? How Sukarno realize that freedom? How many lives are sacrificed?

Above the horse-drawn carriage, Hajj Tjokroaminoto advice the young Sukarno : ' Man is as mysterious as nature , but if you can hold him, they 'll follow you '

That line always held Sukarno to realize his dream .... Indonesia Merdeka !

visit Soekarno film official website www.filmsukarno.com

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Merantau (2009) : Indonesian Kungfu Movie

Merantau" is an Indonesian martial arts action drama feature due for release April 2009. Written and directed by British filmmaker Gareth Evans the film showcases Silat Harimau, a branch of Indonesia's ancient martial art of Pencak Silat. With choreography from renowned master Edwel Datuk Rajo Gampo Alam and Team Silat Harimau, "Merantau" will also introduce to the world Indonesia's rising action star and Silat Tiga Berantai expert, Iko Uwais. For the past 5 months Iko has been trained in Silat Harimau to perform the complex choreography designed for the film to be shot on location in both West Sumatra and Jakarta. The film also stars Sisca Jessica, Mads Koudal (Footsteps, The Feral Generation, Six Reasons Why), Laurent "Lohan" Buson (Silverhawk, Z-Team Stunts Group), Yayan Ruhian, Donny Alamsyah (9 Naga, Fiksi), Ratna Galih and Award Winning Actress/Producer Christine Hakim (Tjoet Nia Dien, Leaf on a Pillow, Whispering Sands). In Minangkabau, West Sumatera, Yuda a skilled practitioner of Silat Harimau is in the final preparations to begin his "Merantau" a century's old rites-of-passage to be carried out by the community's young men that will see him leave the comforts of his idyllic farming village and make a name for himself in the bustling city of Jakarta. After a series of setbacks leave Yuda homeless and uncertain about his new future, a chance encounter results in him defending the orphaned Astri from becoming the latest victim of a European human trafficking ring led by the wildly psychotic, Ratger and his right-hand man Luc. With Ratger injured in the melee and seeking both his "merchandise" and bloody retribution, Yuda's introduction to the city is a baptism of fire as he is forced to go on the run with Astri and her younger brother Adit as all the pimps and gangsters that inhabit the night hound the streets chasing their every step. With escape seemingly beyond their grasp, Yuda has no choice but to face his attackers in an adrenaline charged, jaw-dropping finale.

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Deddy Mizwar: Sexual & Horror Movie Must be Appreciated

Deddy Mizwar
INDONESIAN FILM NEWS - The rise of horror films and sex (horseks) gets a lot of criticism from many quarters, because they are less educated. However, not so with the senior actor Deddy Mizwar.

He still considers the films as a result of works, which keberadaaanya needs to be appreciated.

 The actor famous through the film Naga Bonar was considered, it should not just criticize people just horror films, they also have to do something for the Indonesian film industry.

 "These films ghost that's also a form of work should be rewarded. Abroad's also a lot of movies like that. So do not just criticize it. Indonesia do something for the movie," said Deddy Mizwar Satra Solidarity event for Palestine at the Performing Arts Building Bulungan, South Jakarta, Monday (10/12).

 For the future, Deddy hope there will be no segregation film types. He also hopes that more directors who make films with diverse themes. "For the year 2013 hopefully more and more films with the theme that is different. Due actually there are many themes that have not dared directors appointed by us," he concluded. (MPA / pur / dar)

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Review: Alangkah lucunya (negeri ini)

Alangkah Lucunya (Negeri Ini)
(Citra Sinema, 2010)
How Funny (This Country is) 
Directed by Deddy Mizwar
Produced by Zairin Zain, 2010
Written by Musfar Yasin
Starring Reza Rahadian, Tika Bravani, Deddy Mizwar, Slamet Rahardjo, Tio Pakusadewo, Jaja Mihardja, Asrul Dahlan, Rinna Hasyim, Teuku Edwin, Sonia, Robby Tumewu, Sakurta Ginting, Boy, Angga
Music by Ian Antono Cinematography Yudi Datau
Editing by Tito Kurnianto, Enjah, Hanif Ridlo Studio Citra Sinema
Running time 100 minutes
Country Indonesia Language Indonesian

About real life in "street" level, really touching and real!,after you watch this film you will think,i mean really thinking about your country,your life and your way of life. Most people will never understand what really happen around them,this film will show you.

For my personal opinion,the idea was how to open your heart,eyes,ears for another people around you. And now when you thing you were right,its not that right,very funny film too,a dark comedy,a next step Indonesian film if this film made 20 years ago maybe the government will banned this! If you a patriot,no matter what happen you will follow the path has this film created.

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