5 Indonesian Hero Movies to Watch in Honour of Indonesian Independence Day

As Indonesia commemorates its independence on August 17, it’s important to recall that our freedom came from the sacrifices of courageous heroes. If you’re looking for something to watch, here are five movies that highlight the heroes’ journey.

  1. Soekarno

This movie follows Soekarno on his journey to free Indonesia from colonial power, eventually becoming the proclamer of independence. The romantic story of Indonesia’s first president also appears in the film. Ario Bayu played Soekarno, and it was directed by Hanung Bramantyo, a well-known top director.

  1. Sang Pencerah

This film depicts Ahmad Dahlan as the founder of the Islamic organization Muhammadiyah. He faced numerous challenges while upholding the Islamic faith in Java throughout his journey. Hanung Bramantyo directed the film, which stars Lukman Sardi, Slamet Rahardjo, and Zaskia Adya Mecca.

  1. Jenderal Soedirman

“Jenderal Soedirman” revolves around the remarkable journey of General Soedirman’ fight against colonizers to reach Indonesia’s independence. It showcases Soedirman guerrilla tactics and his fight against invaders, even while battling illness. Viva Westi directed the film, which stars Adipati Dolken as General Soedirman.

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  1. Kartini

The movie tells the story of R.A. Kartini’s efforts to advocate for Indonesian women’s emancipation and to oppose patriarchy. Dian Sastro played as R.A. Kartini and. Hanung Bramantyo directed the film.

  1. Sang Kyai

“Sang Kyai” portrays Indonesian Islamic figure K.H. Hasyim Asy’ari of Nahdlatul Ulama. The film depicts his and his students’ fight against Japanese colonial brutality. Directed by Rako Prijanto, it features Ikranagara and Adipati Dolken.

source: jawapos.com

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