Indonesian Cinema after reformation

(1998)

By John Badalu

Before 1998 1926: Loetoeng

Kasaroeng by L. Heuveldorp

Made by a Dutch but from an Indonesian story.

Remake in 1952 and 1983

Before 1998: Mid 1970’s The production of Indonesian films reached

its peak with 120 titles a year. The genre is mostly drama and sex comedy Social criticism Competing with Bollywood

Inem Pelayan Sexy 1 and 2

The 80’s Action and martial arts with some American

actors with some sex Horror/Mystique – Sex through the 90’s Pure Entertainment Around 100 films a year

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Peluru dan Wanita (Jakarta)

Pembalasan si Rambu (1985)

Perempuan Bergairah (1982)

Perawan Di Sarang Sindikat (1986) Clip2 Clip 3

The 90’s Themes: B Movies Erotic Cinta Dalam Sepotong Roti by Garin

Nugroho (Love in a slice of bread) Cineplex (Cinema complex with multiple

screens) starts growing ---> kills the independent cinemas

TV rapid growth telenovelas

Garin Nugroho

Love in A Slice of Bread (1990)

Letter to An Angel (1992) And the Moon dances

(1994) Leaf on a pillow (1997)- Cannes Festival (CLIP 4)

The Poet (1999) Bird man’s Tale (2002) Of Love and Eggs

(2004) Serambi (2005) –

Cannes Festival Opera Jawa (2006) –

Venice (CLIP 5) Under The Tree (2008) Blue Generation

(2009)

Love in a Slice of Bread (1990)

Garin’s film characteristics Local culture Selling exoticism Taboo/daring subject Clashing local and global culture Mostly Women who take control

The New Generation 1998

The New Generation 1998 Kuldesak – an omnibus film by Riri Riza,

Mira Lesmana, Nan Achnas and Rizal Mantovanni.

Riri – Filmmaker, Musical play Mira – Producer Nan Achnas – Filmmaker and producer Rizal – Most expensive Music video and

commercial films

New generation filmmakers Youth culture Coming from Advertising business Overseas graduates City oriented stories Digital format Women filmmakers dominance Above 500,000 spectators = success

Sherina’s Adventure (1999) First Indonesian box

office Budget 200,000 USD CDs Almost 1 million

spectators

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Jelangkung (2001) Shot in Mini DV Screened in only 1

cinema. Ran for 4 months with

750,000 spectators

What’s With Love? (2001) More than 1 million

spectators Girl power Teenage love story

Rainbow Troops (2009) More than 2 million

audience Best Selling novel Children movie Cool soundtrack

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Nia Dinata – Filmmaker, Producer US graduate Most her films are

about minority issues: women, LGBT, children, education

Setting up documentary projects

Recent Situations Government under the Ministry of Tourism

and Culture – no support till April ‘11 Human Resources – limited Exhibitors – limited (500 screens) Education – 2 schools Laws – not updated Censorship – double standard/no standard

Recent Situations Market Share is 55% in 2009 High rate of employments 60-70 titles per year

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Trend 2010: Horror with sex, action 2009: Horror with sex, horror 2008: Children, horror 2007: Sex Comedy, horror 2006: Religion, horror

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