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Usmar Ismail
Director · Author · 1921–1971
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About Usmar Ismail
Usmar Ismail was a pioneering Indonesian filmmaker who helped establish a national cinema through his work with Perfini, the Indonesian National Film Company. His films included *Darah dan Doa* (1950), *Enam Djam di Yogya* (1951), and *Tiga Dara* (1955), while his earlier work in theater and journalism shaped his broader cultural influence. He is widely honored as a founder of modern Indonesian film.
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Read quote → ✓Source verified“Meskipun saya telah membuat dua film sebelum “Darah dan Doa”, film itu saya rasakan sebagai film saya yang pertama.”
Read quote → ✓Source verified“Film adalah hasil industri barang perdagangan, hasil cipta kebudayaan, dan alat propaganda, alat penerangan, alat pendidikan.”