INDONESIA

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Aneka Pop Indonesia Vol.2

IND 33  Echols 1987 Performance 78 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL TVRI Trio Video Tara Indonesian

Indonesian Songs: 1. Singkong & Keju (Bill Broad); 2. Kulihat Cinta Dimatanya (Neno Warisman); 3. Gelisah Tengah Malam (Toar Tangkau); 4. Aku Cinta Padamu (Angel Paff); 5. Ayo Membangun (Favorite Group); 6. Mana Janjimu (Rena Sidabutar); 7. Isyu (Ebiet G.Ade); 8. Tirai (Rafika Duri); 9. Dengarlah Aku Memanggilmu (Conny Constantine); 10. Cemburu (Helly Gaos); 11. Lawak (Kwartet Tom Tam); 12.Engkau Segalanya Bagiku (Dian Pieshesha); 13. Cantik & Manis (Usman Bersa udara); 14. Lenggang Puspita (Akhmad Albar); 15. Resah (Harvey Malaiholo); 16. Kemarau (Prambors Band); 17. Sayang (Lex Trio); 18. Dengarlah Nyanyian Rinduku (Luzy Christina).

Art of Indonesia: Tales from the Shadow World

IND 82  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center  1990  Documentary  28 minutes
VHS/NTSC Excellent Nat. Gallery of Art & Metrop.Museum of Art
Andrea Simon English

Indonesian ancient literature is a treasury of mythology, history, religion and ethics--full of symbols which have permeated the culture for more than a thousand years. This documentary explores these treasures against a background of ritual performances and architecture in Java and Bali.

Azhari Ali: An Acehnese University Student

IND 122  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center 1974 Documentary 24 min
VHS/NTSC & 16mm
Dir.: Brian Hannant; prod.: John Morris English Narrated by Robert Peach

Part of the Our Asian Neighbors series. Shows the life of an Achenese student, a devout Muslim from Sumatera. Emphasizes the pervasive influence of religion up the life of Azahari and shows his highly organized day of study, work, prayer, and acts of charity, in keeping with his faith. It includes scenes of the five set prayers each day, common practice for devout Muslims. Azahari Ali performs various duties in the mosque, makes announcements to the congregation and teaches the Koran to grandchildren of a wealthy businessman.

Badai Pasti Berlalu

IND 13  Echols  1981  Commercial 115 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL - Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Teguh Karya  Indonesian  Christine Hakim; Roy Marten; Slamet Rahardjo; Rachmat Hidayat; Mieke Widjaya; Herman Masduki

Feature film concerning a young woman who is depressed and broken-hearted. She regains her joy when she meets a friend of her older sister's. However, at her engagement party she learns that her fiance suffers from diabetes, just as she does.

Bali Beyond the Postcard

IND 187  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center & Echols 1991 Documentary 60 min
VHS/NTSC Excellent Filmakers Library Filmakers Library, 124 East 40th St., New York, NY 10016; (212) 808-4980
Dir. by Nancy Dine; Prod. by Peggy Stern English

Art and everday life come together in an intimate story about four generations of a famous Balinese family, bearers of gamelan music and Legong dance traditions. The documentary follows an important event in the history of this family--the passing down of the Legong dance legacy to the youngest member of the family, a nine-year-old girl. From the first lesson, given by the mother, to the final debut, presided over by the family's ninety-year-old patriarch and gamelan master, the filmmakers capture the intensity with which tradition evolves and is passed on in Bali. The result is an intimate view into this dynamic culture, steeped in ancient traditions and increasingly exposed to the modern world.

Bali: Mask of Rangda

IND 71  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center  Undated  Documentary 30 min
VHS/NTSC Hartley Foundation Films
Dir.: Harvey Bellin; prod. Elda Hartley English Narrated by Peter Henry

An authentic picture of a culture that uses drama to promote community action. Shows Balinese ceremonies involoving trance states.

Bali: Slide Video Production

IND 157 Echols Documentary 20 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Audio Visual Studio "Puskat" English

A slide-video presentation with narration and gamelan accompaniment. Illustrates the blend of art, religion and life found in Bali. Shows a segment of the Monkey Dance, accompanied by monkey sounds of the dancers, and Legong, accompanied by Balinese gamelan. Includes breathtaking shots of beaches, mountains, terraced rice paddies and Hindu temples. Explains the significance of cock-fighting, the tooth-filing ceremony, village feasts and cremation.

Borobudur: The Cosmic Mountain

IND 59  Uris 1972 Documentary 55 min
VHS/NTSC & 16 mm The Borobudur Fund/Zodiac Films
Dir/prod: Brian Brake English Narrated by Jan Fontein

A tour of Java's largest ancient Buddhist monument, with a look at its history, and current (1970s) restoration work, as well as glances at the Javanese people, culture and land.

Beyond the Ring of Fire

See ‘Ring of Fire’ SERIES on pages 5 and 6. Titles also available separately.

Buah Hati Mama

IND 42  Echols 1983 Commercial 11 min
VH/NTSC & Beta/PAL - Inter Studio Jakarta Dub of original
Dir/prod: Sophan Sophiaan, Ny.Johanna Syarief & Daddy Armand Indonesian
Sophan Sophiaan; Widyawati; Puput Novel; Nyonyo; Ryan Hidayat.

A feature film about Hendrik Maulana, who is a local diplomat assigned to the Indonesian Embassy in Den Haag, The Netherlands. He marries an Dutch-Indonesian woman named Nona, who was born in Cimahi. They have three children--Indra (11), Eka (10) and Putri (5). When the family moves to Indonesia, instead of joy, they experience a tragedy.

Bukan Isteri Pilihannya

IND 38  Echols 1983 Commercial 100 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - - Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Edward Pesta Sirait & Jiwat  Indonesian
Adi Kurdi; Ita Mustafa; Marissa Haque; Mangara Siahaan; Dahlia; Menzano; Rahayu Effendi; Eva Arnaz; Mariyantje Mantouw; Wati Siregar.

Feature film about Ratih, a young orphan who lives with her adoptive parents. A college student, Hartono, marries her and then moves to Jakarta to find work. After a long period of loneliness and trials, Ratih follows him to the city. She finds work in a clothing company, where the owner's son falls in love with her. One day, Hartono brings his lover to the company to order her wedding gown.

Bukan Sandiwara

IND 7  Echols  c1984  Commercial  135 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Video dub of Malaysian TV
Dir/prod: Sjumandjaja & Haeruman Indonesian
Roy Marten (as Hendy Hendro); Yenny Rachman (Pia); Robby Sugara (Dr. Jalal); Wahyu Sihombing (Prof. Tsuhiro); Sisca (Maharani)

Social/family drama: Quote from TV listings in Sept. 1984 New Straits Times. "A rather bold story about a modern couple resorting to artificial insemination and the tragic consequences it has for the couple when the baby is slightly deformed. Hendy Hendro (Roy Marten) and Pia (Yenny Rachman) have been married for five years but they do not have any children. Hendy is actually sterile, but wife Pia gallantly takes the blame as being the one who is barren. Due to parental pressure for them to have children, Hendy and Pia consider artificial insemination. Pia meets her old friend, Dr. Jalal (Robby Sugara), who recommends that the couple see Prof. Tsuhiro (Wahyu Sihombing). After being artificially inseminated, Pia gives birth to a baby girl, normal in all respects except for a slant eye and flat nose. Hendy finds it difficult to accept his daughter Maharani (Sisca)."

Buruh Membangun

IND 177  Echols Undated Documentary 3-1/2 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Excellent. Yayasan Buruh Membangun Steve Armstrong
Written by Kusmaryani Indonesian

From the series, Visualism Indonesia I, privately produced videos intended to raise the awareness of Indonesians regarding social and political injustice. This episode discusses the emergence of a Indonesian labor movement, and the difficulties encountered because of a totalitarian regime.

Celebration of Origins, A

The peoples of the Tana’Ai region of eastern Flores, Indonesia live in seven ceremonial domains, of which the domain of Wai Brama is the largest and, according to the myths of origin, the oldest. The peoples of Wai Brama have maintained their traditional ritual ceremonial and social system; this program, filmed in 1980, depicts the first Celebration of rituals since 1960. Focuses on a small group of ritual leaders who struggle to hold the Celebration in the absence of the Source of the Domain, the ritual leader of the community, who died after initiating the rituals. 45-min; 1992.

Ciliwung

IND 181  Echols Undated Documentary 3-1/2 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Excellent. Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Steve Armstrong
Written by Dudi Wijaya;
produced by Claudia D'Andrea, Nenden Siti Soleha, Imam & Megawati Indonesian

From the series, Visualism Indonesia I, privately produced videos intended to raise the awareness of Indonesians regarding social and political injustice. This episode concerns polution of the River Ciliwung in West Java.

Cinta Kembar

IND 3  Echols 1985  Commercial  87 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL - P.T.Rhoma Film
Prod./P.T. Pan Inimpex Co., Ltd. P.T. Pan Inimpex Co., Ltd.
Dir/prod: Lilik Sudjio & R.H. Benny Muharam  Indonesian
Rhoma Irama; Herry Irama; Deddy Irama; H. Veronica Irama; Hidayat Irama; Chintami Atmanegara; Dicky Zulkarnaen; Amihah Cendrakasih & Yuscano Yusuf

The plot concerns a young singer (Rhoma Irama) and his younger brothers. The huge success won by the singer, has motivated his two younger brothers, played by Deddy and Herry, to follow in his footsteps. They practice wholeheartedly in order to become successful musicians. They each have girlfriends, however they have encountered many obstacles in their love life. Unknown to the brothers, their girlfriends are twins, which causes one brother to think mistakenly that the other has stolen his girlfriend. The hero comes to the rescue and resolves the conflict. The film includes seven dangdut songs by the Soneta Group.

Cinta Segi Tiga

IND 4  Echols c1983 Commercial 123 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - Trio Tara Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Yung Indrajaya & Dharmawan Susanto Indonesian
Rhoma Irama; Ricca Rahim; El Manik; Ade Irawan; Alwi AS.

The plot concerns a young woman (Ricca), who has fallen in love with a young man (Rhoma). Without her knowledge, she has been promised to an engineer who happens to be her boyfriend's older brother. How will their relationship turn out?

Cintaku di Rumah Susun

IND 106  Echols 1989 Commercial 105 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL
Dir/prod: Nya' Abbas Acub Indonesian Eva Arnaz, Tuti Indra Malaon, Kadir, Rima Melati, Jajang C. Noer, Deddy Mizwar, Doyok & Asmuni

This comedy illustrates the everyday lives of cheap high-rise apartment dwellers in Jakarta. One of director Nya' Abbas Acub's successful attempts to create humor by approximating the actual lives of the characters. Zuleha (Eva Arnaz), a young, beautiful and sexy woman who lives on the top floor, is the mistress of a rich man named Gendon. The other women in the apartment house are jealous of her beauty and wealth, so that everything she attempts results in a negative reation--sometimes violent--from her neighbors.

Dances of Bali: Baris Katekok Jago and Kebyar Duduk

IND 103  Music 1975-76 Performance 20 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Baris Katekok Jago and Kebyar Duduk are ceremonial and martial dances from Bali, with plot and heroic characters.

Dances of Bali: Barong

IND 104  Music 1975-76 Performance 32 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Barong is a traditional dance from Bali, a ritual performance of religious magic dramatizing the struggle between good and evil.

Dances of Bali: Legong Kraton

IND 102  Music 1975-76 Performance 20 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Legong Kraton is a traditional dance from Bali, which exemplifies the expressive style of 14th-century dance dramas and trance dances of village purification.

Dances of Jogjakarta: Beksan Menak

IND 99  Music 1975-76 Performance 19 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Beksan Menak is a traditional dance from Yogyakarta, Central Java. The dance style of this Islamic adventure of ancient mythic royalty was inspired by Javanese puppet theater.

Dances of Jogjakarta: Langen Mandra Wanara

IND 101  Music 1975-76 Performance 32 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Langen Mandra Wanara is a traditional dance from Yogyakarta, Central Java, a dance-recitative whose story comes from the Hindu epic Ramayana.

Dances of Jogjakarta: Lawung Ageng

IND 100  Music 1975-76 Performance 40 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Lawung Ageng is a revered 18th-century dance from Yogyakarta, Central Java, performed originally only at royal weddings.

Dances of Surakarta: Bedoyo Elo-Elo

IND 94  Music 1975-76 Performance 23 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Bedoyo Elo-Elo is a traditional dance from Surakarta, Central Java. A highly refined and subtle dance whose theme comes from the Hindu epic Mahabharata.

Dances of Surakarta: Bedoyo Pangkur

IND 95  Music 1975-76 Performance 23 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Bedoyo Pangkur is a traditional dance from Surakarta, Central Java. An abstract dance marked by refinement, eleganceand great beauty.

Dances of Surakarta: Menak Konchar

IND 98  Music 1975-76 Performance 11 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Menak Konchar is a traditional dance from Surakarta, Central Java. A male solo dance expressing the love of a warrior for the woman he left at home.

Dances of Surakarta: Srimpi Anglir Mendung

IND 97  Music 1975-76 Performance 19 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Srimpi Anglir Mendung is a traditional dance from Surakarta, Central Java. Four dancers symbolize two opposing characters in a dance of refined and tranquil elegance.

Dances of Surakarta: Srimpi Gondokusomo

IND 96  Music 1975-76 Performance 19 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Srimpi Gondokusomo is a traditional dance from Surakarta, Central Java. Four young women perform this highly symmetrical and stylized dance.

Dances of the Warriors

See ‘Ring of Fire’ SERIES on pages 5 and 6. Titles also available separately.

Dances of West Sumatra: Tari Piring and Tari Alang

IND 105  Music 1975-76 Performance 20 min
VHS/NTSC U of Cal Extension Media Ctr U of Cal Extension Media Ctr

From the series, Traditional Dances of Indonesia. Tari Piring and Tari Alang are traditional Islamic dances from West Sumatra with secular, ceremonial functions.

Desa Di Kaki Bukit

IND 40  Echols 1982 Commercial 105 min
NTSC/VHS & Beta/PAL - - Dub of original
Dir/prod: Drs. Asrul Sani & Ny. Yullies Indonesian
Rina Hasyim; H. Mansyur Syah; Mieke Wijaya; A. Hamid Arief; Menzano.

A feature film concerning a government plan to build a bridge to connect the Village of Cempaka with a main road. Cempaka is a small village on the slope of a beautiful mountain. The richest landowner in the village, Mr. Said, fears that the bridge will allow urban influences to enter the village--ruin the old traditions and spreading evil. But Mr. Said forgets that among the city folks who will come to the village are also those who are good, who truly have good ideas about village development.

Di Balik Jaring-Jaring (Behind the Fish Nets/Entrapped)

IND 85  Echols Undated Documentary 31 min
VHS/NTSC & 16 mm R.I. Departemen Pertanian
Dir: H. Soetanto; Prod: Rochajat Harun Indonesian

Indonesian government propaganda film promoting cooperatives in the fishing sector. Set in a coastal Sundanese village, the story concerns a fisherman who is saved from the exploitation of a rich Chinese wholesaler by joining a cooperative. The following is a summary of the plot, furrnished by Departemen Pertanian (Agriculture Department): "Karjan and Jali, two traditional fishermen, both get entangled in debts to the fish wholesaler. Both fishermen get even more deeply entangled in the whoesaler's snares because their catch becomes ever smaller. The climax of the difficulties arises when the wholesaler takes repossession/steals the nets which belong to Karjan which he hasn't paid for because Karjan can't afford to make his monthly installment payments.... Mr. Jose comes on the scene. He is a fisherman and the head of the fishermen's union who invites Karjan to become a member of the union. With the cooperation and loyalty of the union members Karjan can be helped and is rescued from the depths of his miseries...."

Di Balik Tobong

IND 169  Echols c1994 Commercial 90 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Audio good; video has horizontal lines moving down, but still possible to watch. TVRI Ajar Budi Kuncara
Dir/prod: Alex Soeprapto Yoedho Indonesian; Javanese
Anneke Putri, Ferry Fadly, Mien Brodyo & Doddy Sukmo

Sinetron (video movie) concerning a ketoprak (dance drama) troupe in transition between self-sufficiency and dependency upon a sponsor. The star actress is expected to give sexual favors to the sponsor, but is eventually saved by her journalist boyfriend.

Di Sini Cinta Pertama Kali Bersemi

IND 35  Echols 1981 Commercial 117 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - PT Pendaki Sejati Casa Vision Video
Dir/prod: Wim Umboh Indonesian
Roy Marten; Widyawati; Awang Darmawan; Rima Melati; Dina Mariana; Kris Indartono.

Drama concerning a young woman, Melia, and a young man, Leo, who are in love with each other. Melia becomes pregnant with Leo's baby, whereas she is already married. Leo continues his studies and eventually meets Melia in a convent.

Dibalik Kelambu

IND 120  Echols 1985 Commercial 94 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Audio good; video medium good Sukma Putra Films Trio Video Tara via U. of Wisconsin Dir.: Teguh Karya;
prod.: M. Sukmadjaya Indonesian; Eng. sub-titles
Christine Hakim, Slamet Raharjo, Nungky Kusumastuti, Rima Melati, Agus M. & Maruli Sitompul

As most of Teguh Karya's film, Di Balik Kelambu was voted that year's best film and won the Citra award. Slamet Rahardjo stars as Hasan, a son-in-law of Abah, played by Maruli Sitompul. Abah is very unhappy with Hasan because she compares him with another son-in-law, Bakri (August Melasz), who is a rich and successful factory owner. The situation is made worse by the fact that Hasan and his wife, Nurela (Christine Hakim), live in the pavilion of his mother-in-law's house. Their problems have only begun!

Dream Wanderers of Borneo

See ‘Ring of Fire’ SERIES on pages 5 and 6. Titles also available separately.

East of Krakatoa

See ‘Ring of Fire’ SERIES on pages 5 and 6. Titles also available separately.

East Timor (Japanese National Television)

IND 116  Echols 1991 Documentary 30 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Japanese National Television
Takashi Shiraishi Japanese

Japanese National Television's perspective on the conflict over Indonesia's occupation of the former Portuguese colony of East Timor.

Grabbing that Thread

IND 165  Echols 1992 Documentary 19 min
VHS/NTSC
Kalyananmitra English

Slide video production decribing the oppression of Indonesian women, in particular the heavy manual labor, long hours, low wages, bride price customs, abuse & prostitution which they are subjected.

Helping People Help Themselves IND 16 SEAP Outreach Kahin Center Documentary 25 min VHS/NTSC Film Australia Rob McAuley English Part 1 of the Human Face of Indonesia series. The problems of rural Nusa Tenggara Timor are presented. Low income farmers and textile workers live under conditions of poor education, a lack of transportation facilities, poor nutrition and sanitation, community health problems, and a low life expectancy. Self-help programs are set up to improve nutrition, cooking metheds, and sanitation, and teach preventative medicine and family planning.

I Love You – Hope for the Year 2000

Every year, just before the start of the new rice season in the matrilineal community of Sungai Sepi in central Sumatra, Indonesia, a mass wedding ceremony is organized for the young people. This documentary focuses on the premarriage manoeverings and portrays a number of young men and women, and their mothers as they reveal their strategies and hopes for the coming wedding. As their stories unfold, the filmmaker records everyday events in the village and explores the simmering tensions between women and men, and between matriliny and Islam in a modernizing nation-state. 77-min; 1999.

I'll Always Continue to Write

IND 90  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center  Documentary 27 min
VHS/NTSC Film Australia Documentary
Rob McAuley English

Part 3 of the Human Face of Indonesia series. A young Indonesian photojournalist, Debra Yatim, who studied journalism at Stanford University, works for the Jakarta Post. She emphasizes the human aspects of the city, interviewing people in various occupations and presenting the problems of city life. Her home life and family background, salary an problems with censorship are discussed.

Idola Citra Anak Indonesia

IND 178  Echols Undated Documentary 3-1/2 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Excellent
YKAI Steve Armstrong Tedja Bayu, Niken Sari, Marin H., Mitha Prathama Indonesian

From the series, Visualism Indonesia I, privately produced videos intended to raise the awareness of Indonesians regarding social and political injustice.

In My Father's House

IND 110  Echols 1994 Documentary 45 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Dutch TV/ VPRO
Dub of original; Ben Anderson Ellen Jens  English, with some Dutch
Prof. Benedict Anderson; interviewer: Anil Ramdas

Interview with Cornell University Prof. Ben Anderson on Dutch TV concerning the rise of nationalism, illustrating primarily from Indonesian history. He compares the willingness to sacrifice for one's nation to the equivalent for one's family. Examines the ways in which nationalism has given rise to myths and rituals. Contrasts nationalism with racism.

Indonesian Music from TVRI (8)

IND 27  Echols 1986 Performance
VHS/PAL - - Dub. from TVRI - Indonesian

Selections of popular Indonesian vocal music broadcast on Indonesian television. Includes excerpts from Lenong Dines, Aneka Ria Safarim, Irama Melayu, Api PON XI & Bingkisan Medan.

Indonesian Pop Drama & Music from TVRI (9)

IND 28  Echols 1986 Performance
VHS/PAL - - Dub from TVRI - Indonesian

Selections of popular Indonesian vocal music broadcast on Indonesian television. Includes excerpts from Aku Cinta Indonesia (Solo Disco), Selekta Pop, Irama Melayu & Parade Senja.

Indonesian Pop Music from TVRI (7)

IND 26  Echols 1986 Performance
VHS/PAL - - Dub. from TVRI English, Indonesia

Selections of popular Indonesian vocal music broadcast on Indonesian television. Includes excerpts from the 1986 TVRI New Year's Eve Show, wayang golek (Asep Sunarya), Irama Melayu & Selekta Pop.

Interview with Suharto (on plane back from Moscow)

IND 64  Echols 1989 Documentary 56 min
VHS/PAL & Beta/PAL Indonesian

Report by President Soeharto on the Conference of Non-Aligned Nations in Belgrade and his state visit to the Soviet Union.

Jakarta-Jakarta

IND 10  Echols 1982 Commercial 110 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - Inter-Studio Jakarta Trio VIdeo Tara
Dir/prod: Ami Priyono Indonesian
Ricca Rachim; Rudy Salam; Rae Sita; El Manik; Rudy Salam; Deddy Sutomo.

A social/family drama concerning Tumbur, the chauffer of RM Budi Susilo. Tumbur and Susilo's daughter fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she has already been promised to another man.

Jalanan, Nafkah & Sekolahku

IND 180 Echols Undated Documentary 3-1/2 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Excellent
Steve Armstrong B. Guntartu, Danardana, Darwanto, Inang Persada, Niken Sari, Tedfja Bayu & Y. Martin Hardiono Indonesian

From the series, Visualism Indonesia I, privately produced videos intended to raise the awareness of Indonesians regarding social and political injustice. This episode concerns the difficulties faced by economically disadvantaged children in pursuing their education.

Jaya Prana

IND 51  Echols 1985 Commercial 76 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL PT. Inem Film Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Ny. Leonita Sutopo & B.Z Kadaryono Indonesia
Johan Saimirna, Sita Granich, Yan Bastian, Tien Kadaryono, Cherry Ivone, Tanaka, Drs. I G. Jagat Kirana.

Historical drama concerning two rival kingdoms of Bali--Buleleng and Karang Asem. The king of Buleleng asks the Commander of his army to gather his forces to oppose a challenge from Karang Asem. Among Buleleng's soldiers, the most noble is Jaya Prana. He is able to defeat Karang Asem and is elevated to Commander. At a party celebrating his promotion, the king notices the beauty of a dancer named Layonsari, who happens to be Jaya Prana's ladyfriend.

Jayaprana & Layonsari: Drama Klasik Bali

IND 137  Echols 1991 Performance 130 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL
Yayasan Tiara Indah/Inter Ksatria Film/Padepokan Seni Drama & Film/Teguh Karya/Taman Ismail Marzuki
Dir.: Teguh Karya; choreographer: Iwayan Diya Indonesian
Nungky Kusumastuti, Torro Margens, Alex Komang & Silvia W. Nainggolan

Traditional Balinese dance-drama, presenting a love story in which Jayaprana and Layonsari are hindered in their relationship by adat (traditional customs) and family (caste) differences.

Journey to a New Life: Story of Transmigration

IND 17 SEAP Outreach Kahin Center - Documentary 28 min
VHS/NTSC - PMI/Films Australia Rob McAuley English

Part 5 of the Human Face of Indonesia series. The story of transmigrants who previously lived in Central Java and moved to Kalimantan. While on the overcrowded island of Java, they had difficulty surviving, and hope to find a more prosperous existence on one of the less densely populated islands.

Kaki Langit

IND 168  Echols 1994 Commercial 84 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Video excellent; audio good TVRI Ajar Budi Kuncara
Dir. : Ananto Widodo; prod.: Pramudiono Indonesian
Maria Magkalena Rubinem, Kusno Sudjarwadi, Erin Suryanto, Illot T., Teguh, Salmar Koto, Anto Ssa'miat, Bertha Lusiana & Ambar Widiatmoko

Sinetron (video movie) concerning freedom of expression in Indonesian mass media. The hero, a reporter is fuul of dreams, optomistic and dedicated to his work. He plans to write about the fate of small merchants, who are being forced out of business by shopping centers. When his plan comes to the attention of a big businessman, he encounters a variety of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Karena Penasaran

IND 2  Echols 1977 Commercial 107 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL - - Dub from TVRI - Indonesia
Muchsin, Elvie Sukaesih, Titiek Sandhora, Bob Tutupoly, A. Hamid Arief, Ade Manuhutu, W.D. Mochar & Sofia W.D.

A love story, with musical selections, concerning a young man (Muschin Alatas) and a young woman (Titiek Sandhora), who fall in love after he saves her from being kidknapped. A crime boss (Ade Manuhutu), who engineered the kidknapping turns out to be a business associate of the young woman's father (A. Hamid Arief), who owns a large factory. The plot is not very convincing, but the music appeals to lovers of dangdut.

Kau Tercipta Untukku

IND 1  Echols 1986 Commercial 93 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL - Dub from TVRI - Indonesia
Rano Karno, Lydia Kandou, Kaharuddin Syah, Aminah Cendrakasih, Dien Novita, Eva Roosdiana Dewi & Bom-Bom

A high school love story concerning Rano (Rano Karno), the president of the senior class, and Rani (Lydia Kandou), a beautiful classmate. One of Rano's friends is jealous, and concocts a scheme to win her affection. This film became a hot topic of conversation in the 1980s, catapulting Rano Karno into stardom.

Kawin Lari

IND 69  Echols Commercial 103 min
VHS/NTSC Elang Perkasa Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Teguh Karya Indonesian  Slamet Raharjo, Christine Hakim

Love story about a shy girl, Anna (Christine Hakim), who has a poor self-image and hasn't been able to succeed in learning any trade. A young man, Jaka (Slamet Raharjo), falls in love with her. He teaches English to older women in the neighborhood. Through his sensitivity to her needs, he is able to build up her confidence.

Kecapi

A reading by Pramoedya Ananta Toer. Translation read by Cornell Professor Kaya McGowan. Recorded on a 120-min. cassette. April, 1999.

Kembang Kertas

IND 121  Echols 1985 Commercial 100 min
VHS/NTSC Nusantara Films Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Slamet Raharjo Indonesian; Eng. sub-titles Dewi Yull, Herman Felani, Ria Irawan, Lenny Marlina, Bangun Sugito, Zainal Abidin & Tima Melati

Feature film about a family which suffers the consequences of a father's arrest. The story begins as Rini (Dewi Yull) pondering over the all the important events which have occurred since she began living in a certain red light district of Jakarta. The arrest of her father, on charges of black market smuggling, is a difficult blow for his wife, Lastri (Rima Melati) and two daughters, Rini and Ani (Ria Irawan). Suddenly they have to leave their fancy home in a new, fashionable, development and move to a simple, highrise, apartment in a disreputable district of the city. The plot centers around their family difficulties and their attempts to clear Prabowo. This film is considered one of the best films of its era. Zainal Abidin's acting is excellent, and Dewi Yull's portrayal of a melancholic character is very convincing. Supported by an interesting plot, the film was considered worthy of nomination for the Piala Citra.

Kerikil Kerikil Tajam

IND 31  Echols 1987 Commercial 120 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - PT Bola Dunia Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Syumanjaya  Indonesian
Christine Hakim; Roy Marten; Meriam Bellina; Ray Sahetapy; Deddy Mizwar; Nanny Widjaya; Cok Simbara; Astri Ivo; Rae Sita; Deddy Sutomo; Dhalia.

One of Syumanjaya best films: he takes an ordinary plot and makes it interesting. The film shows what happens when electricity reaches a village. It also shows how village women, as a minority easy to trample under foot, can fight for their rights. The plot concerns Retno (Christine Hakim), a secondary school student with a strong personality and an acquaintance, Joko (Pong Harjtmo), who encourages her to seek employment in the city.

Ketika Cinta Harus Memilih

IND 14  Echols  1981 Commercial 114 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - PT Akurama Film Trio VideoTara Indonesian
Rudy Salam; Wieke Widowati; Alicia Djohar; Maruli Sitompul; Mieke Widjaya; Rachmat Hidayat; Alicia Djohar; Charly Sahetapy; S.Bono & Tina Melinda

A story in which an intern, Faisal Rachman (Rudy Salam), falls in love with a young woman named Ditya (Wieke Widowati), the daughter of one of his patients. The patient (Rachmat Hidayat) is mentally ill. After their relationship has been develo ping for some time, it becomes apparent that Faisal's parents don't approve of his relationship with Ditya. As a result of his parents' disapproval, Faisal decides that he does love Ditya and will live with her.

Kewaspadaan Media (Media Censorship)

IND 84 Echols Undated Documentary 3-1/2 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Excellent.
Yakoma PGI Steve Armstrong Mona De Fretes & Tri Yudhotomo Indonesian

From the series, Visualism Indonesia I, privately produced videos intended to raise the awareness of Indonesians regarding social and political injustice.

Konglomerat Buriswara

IND 134 Echols 1990 Performance 165 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL  Teater Koma Indonesian

Actors and musicians from Teater Koma, including Didi Petet & Rarna Riantiarno Comedy about the excesses of capitalism and the disappointment of unrequited love.

Kumpulan Pidato Bung Karno

IND 109  Echols - Documentary 22 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL  Indonesian

A collection of speeches by Pres. Soekarno, including a speech to strengthen Indonesia's claim on Irian Barat, a speech before the U. S. Congress and a speech opening the first session of the MPRS in Bandung on the anniversary of Hari Pahlawan and a speech opening an Asian-African Congress.

Kunjungan Bung Karno Ke Java Timur & Jawa Tengah

IND 68  Echols - Documentary 48 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Indonesian

News coverage of visits by Pres. Soekarno: Dedication of a dam, visit to Ibu Kartini's grave in Blora, an exhibit of domestic and imported handicrafts, opening of the Shuhada Mosque, a cabinet ministers conference, Armed Forces Day, a handicraft exhibit in Yogyakarta, Lembang Observatory, Armed Forces Sports News, the merchant marine and a fashion show.

Kunjungan Kenegaraan Pres. Soekarno ke Amerika Serikat

IND 108 Echols - Documentary 45 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Indonesian

News coverage of the state visit of Pres. Soekarno to the U.S., including his speeches before Congress and the National Press Club, a tour of Washington, D.C., a state dinner hosted by Pres. & Mrs. Eisenhower, a tour of Monticello and the Naval Academy.

Listening to Volcanos

IND 119  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center & Echols 1992 Documentary 55 min
VHS/NTSC Educational Broadcasting Corp: 13, WNET M. Hatch English

From the series, Travels: Tales from around the World. This episode concerns Madhur Jaffrey's visit to The Spice Islands of Indonesia. Topics explored in this documentary include the unique expression of Christianity on the island of Flores, the views of the famous Indonesian author Muchtar Lubis' concerning tourism's effect on the indigenous culture, a sultan's interpretation of a terrifying volcanic eruption on the former clove-growing island of Ternate, the enduring cultural values of Ambon which enabled the Ambonese to endure centuries of colonial rule, and the extermination and slavery of Banda residents by the Dutch in order to control nutmeg production. Jaffrey narrates her journey against the background of breathtaking scenery and local customs.

Lombok Controversy

IND 113  Echols 1993 Documentary 58 min
VHS/NTSC Realize Empowerment Productions English, with Indonesian sub-titles

A documentary about the effects of logging and mass tourism on the indigenous people of Lombok. These industries are only interested in profits, ignoring ways in which they threaten the livelihood and culture of indigenous societies. Through citique, satire and interviews, this video presents and analyzes the current controversy over "development" and postulates an alternative form of tourism, from the perspective of Indonesian activists and indigenous community members.

Ma'Bugi, Trance of Toraja

IND 61 SEAP Outreach Kahin Center 1971 Documentary 21 min
VHS/NTSC & 16 mm English
Narrated by Tominaa Ba'da; English translation by Eric Crystal

Shows selected highlights of the Ma'Bugi dance and ritual in a village in Central Celebes. The Toraja ritual is a rite of invigoration and renewal. This film was shot in October 1971 in the Rantekasimpo village of the Makale district, a region renowned for its spectacular elaborations of Ma'bugi ritual.

Master of the Shadows

IND 91  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center Documentary 27 minutes
VHS/NTSC Film Australia Documentary Rob McAuley English

Part 4 of the Human Face of Indonesia series. A "dalang" (puppeteer) of South Bali presents a performance in which offerings, sacred mythology, meditation, cosmology, and ancestor worship play a role. The transition of traditional arts from religious ceremony to tourist entertainment and the problems of modernization are discussed.

Mereka Kembali

IND 41  Echols 1983 Commercial 127 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - - Dub of original
Dir/prod: M.Ismail, Drs.Sukri Musa & Ny. Malidar Hadi Juwono Indonesian
Sandy Suwardi; A.Hamid Arief; Rina Hasyim; Rahayu Effendi; Ismar Lubis; Aedy Moward; Hasan Sanusi.

A film illustrating the nationalist struggle for independence with the heroic "Long March" by the Siliwangi Battalion from Yogyakarta to West Java. According to their marching song, the colonial army must be driven out of Indonesia. The lyrics to the song are as follows: The Indonesian soldiers are not running away, not exiles and not aimless pilgrims, but freedom fighters.

Nila di Gaun Putih

IND 39  Echols 1983 Commercial 124 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - - Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Sandy Suwardi Hassan Indonesian
Marini; Robby Sugara; Rini S.Bono; Cok Simbara.

Mrs. Ismail becomes blind because of the suffering she endured after her son's death in an auto accident; he was her oldest son and she had pinned all her hopes on him. Now, she has shifted her hopes to her daughter, Dewi. Dewi desires to earn money to support her mother and younger brother, Johan. Several years hence, Johan marries a woman named Ratih; they invite Dewi and her mother to live with them. Ratih's father is unhappy about the arrangement, and finally Dewi and her mother move out of Ratih's house.

Nyai Dasima

IND 12  Echols  c1983 Commercial 120 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - Chitra Dewi Film Dub of original
Dir/prod: Has Manan Indonesian
Chitra Dewi; W.D Mochtar; A.Hamid Arif; Sofia W.D; Dicky Zulkarnaen; Fifie Young; Mansyursyah; Wolly Sutina.

Nyai Dasima is beautiful and rich, the wife of an Englishman, Edward Williams. Her life is unhappy because she can only talk with her one-and -only daughter, Nancy. Samiun, a successful merchant, is crazy about Nyai--because of her beauty and wealth.

OKB

IND 62  Echols 1991 Performance 178 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL
Teater Koma/Pusat Budaya Prancis/Pusat Kesenian Jarkarta (TIM )/ Credit Lyonnnais Group in Indonesia

Alpine Video Shooting Dir.: N. Riantiarno Indonesian Actors & musicians from Teater Koma Indonesian production of Moliere's "OKB."

One Day With 'Safari KB'

IND 117  Echols 1992 Documentary 8 min
VHS/NTSC Excellent. Kalyanamitra English

Slide video production presenting a critical evaluation of the Indonesian government's voluntary family planning program, KB. Claims that women are forced to participate against their wishes and are not given information about possible side effects of birth control methods.

Operasi Maluku Selatan & PRRI

IND 93  Echols 1960 Documentary 64 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Maluku credits missing Dinas Film Penerangan PRRI
Prod. by R. Iskak Indonesian

Government propaganda films: The first covers the military operation in South Maluku; the second, the operation in West Sumatera. The title listed above refers to the revolutionary government set up in West Sumatera--Pemerintah Revolsioner Republik Indonesia; the actual title of the film, Operasi 17 Agustus, refers to the name of the military operation to put down the revolt.

Orangutans with Julia Roberts

Acclaimed actress Julia Roberts travels to the Indonesian island of Borneo to investigate the Orangutan, the sole survivor of the great apes of Asia. Largest tree-living primates in the world, Orangutans are quiet, solitary animals who exhibit human-like emotions and remarkable intelligence. Roberts hopes not just to meet the Orangutans, but also to highlight their intelligence and true gentle nature. Her quest puts her in the company of a remarkable woman, Birute Galdikas, who has devoted her adult life to protecting and studying these gentle creatures of Borneo. 60-min; 1998.

Pekan Dramatari Daerah 1984 (Parts 1 & 2)

IND 72  Echols 1984 Performance 160 min
VHS/NTSC Poor audio; medium-poor video, esp. during "P. Mangkubumi."
Cipta Aksara Video Dub of PAL, from Sal Moergiyanto Indonesian

Part 1. Dance-dramas of Irian Jaya, Jawa Tengah, Riau & Jamba. Part 2. Dance dramas of East Kalimantan & Yogyakarta.

Pekan Penata Tari dan Komponis Muda

IND 78 Echols 1983 Performance 43 min
VHS/NTSC Audio excellent; video fair
Cipta Dub. from Pal, from Sal Moergiyanto Chor. by Moerdin & Marzuki;
Prod. by Dewan Kesenian Jakarta Arabic

Dance-drama "Ramphak."

Pekan Penata Tari & Komponis Muda 1982

IND 76  Echols 1982 Performance 96 min
VHS/NTSC Cipta Dub. from Pal, from Sal Moergiyanto
Prod. by Dewan Kesenian Jakarta Indonesian

Dance-drama, "Awan Bailau."

Pekan Seni Tari Daerah Tingkat Nasional 1985
(Parts I & II)

IND 50 Echols 1985 Performance 330 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Dub from TVRI; Jan Hostetler Indonesian

Part I: Aceh, Maluku (Tnabar Tiwal), Sulawesi Tenggara (Punjari), NTB (Pengantan Barodak), Dharma Wanita choir Sumatra Selatan (Putri Bekhosek), Sulut (Maengket), Sumbar (Tuah Pusako), Bali (Magoak Goakan), Yogya DIY (Jotkil), Sulsel (Sulessana), Kalteng (Mandau Bawi), Riau (Zikir), Kalbar (Rodat Hadrah), Sulteng (Motaro), Lampung (Ngarah), Dharma Wanita, Kaltim (Kaucet Lasan), Tim Tim (Isu Duduban) & Irian Jaya (Musyok). Part II:- Irian (Musyoh), Jabar (Dayang Sumbi), Jambi (Serentak datang), NTT (Gareng Lameng), Bengkulu (Empat Serumpun), Kalsel (Tantayungan), Sumut (Zapir Menyuluh Penyu), DKI Jkt (Topeng Gambang), end of pekan tape, Sambrak 38 at TIM (7/30/86), end of Sambrak, Zapir IKJ, Minang Tari & Nyanyi & Tari Minang.

Pelantikan Ir. Soekarno Menjadi Presiden RIS & Indonesia Merdeka & Berdaulat

IND 77 Echols - Documentary 54 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL
Dir. of Ind. Merdeka: J.B. van der Kolk Indonesian

Two documentaries: Inauguration ceremony for Pres. Soekarno & Free and Sovereign Indonesia. The second includes much of the same footage as The Spirit of August 17, but begins with the ceremony transferring sovereignty from The Netherlands to Indonesia.

Pemilu Pertama di Indonesia 1955

IND 130  Echols c1955 Documentary 46 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Indonesian

Government propaganda film educating the electorate on registration and voting procedure, as well as forbidding bribery by candidates.

Perhaps Women Are More Economical

IND 56 SEAP Outreach Kahin Center 1983 Documentary 30 min
VHS/NTSC Askia Wieringa
Dir/prod: Askia Wieringa & Elsie Plantema English

A look at women batik workers and the problems they encounter. Discusses the justifications for paying low wages to women.

Pidato Bung Karno dalam Sidang MPRS Ke-I

IND 111 Echols 1992 Documentary 53 min
VHS/NTSC Indonesian

Speech by Pres. Sukarno before the first Indonesian Parliament.

Pidato Presiden Soekarno Dasawarsa KAA I di Jakarta dan Pembukaan Asian Games th. 1962 di Jakarta

IND 127  Echols c1962 Documentary 47 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Indonesian

Speech by Pres. Soekarno on the occasion of the first decade of the Asian-African Congress in Jakarta and the opening of the Asian Games of 1962.

Portrait of a Javanese Dancer

ND 126  Music 1985 Performance; Documentary 11 min
VHS/NTSC Sal Murgiyanto Dub of original; Sal Murgiyanto Sal Murgiyanto English
Dancer: Endang Nrangwesti; narrator: Eileen Blumenthal

Describes Endang's background in Java, including her training as a dancer, and her life in New York City. Gives a brief overview of traditional Javanese dance, explanation of costumes and masks and illustrates with several dances, accompanied by the Indonesian Consulate Gamelan.

Pramoedya Ananta Toer at Cornell University

A documentary highlighting the visit by Indonesia’s greatest living author that features readings from two of his recently published books. Includes an overview of his life and literary accomplishments: Pramoedya was imprisoned by the Dutch and Indonesian governments, exiled to a penal colony and held under house-arrest, because of the influence of his writings; despite these circumstances, Pramoedya was able to write a large quantity of novels and short stories. To this day, his books are banned in Indonesia. 52-min; 1999.

Pres. Soekarno Menunaikan Ibadah Haji dan Kunjungan ke Timteng

IND 128   Echols - Documentary 60 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Indonesian

Chronicles Pres. Soekarno's pilgrimage to Mecca and his visit to the Middle East.

Puteri Giok

IND 43  Echols 1983 Commercial 90 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - Inter Studio Dub of original
Dir/prod: Firmansyah & Syumantiasa Indonesia
Dian Arista; Herman Syam; Titik Puspa; Maman Armansyah; Farouk Afero; Kusno Sudjarwadi; Wolly Sutinah; Ade Irawan.

A feature film about the problems faced by partners in a mixed marriage in Indonesia, especially in a marriage between a Chinese Indonesian and indigenous Indonesian. The film explores the problems experienced by the younger generation, as well as the older. The central character is Giok Nio, a highschool girl of Chinese descent, who excels in her studies and sports, and is able to make friends with her indigenous Indonesian classmates.

Raja Copet

IND 8  Echols 1981 Commercial 90 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL PT. Pan Inimex Co. Ltd. Dub of original
Dir/prod: Syamsul Fuad Indonesian
Menyamin S, Eddy Gombloh, S. Karjo, Ellya Rosa, Harjo Mulyo, Diana Ishak, H. Mansyur Syah, Aida Mustafa, A. Hamid Arif & Hodijah Bombar

A comedy in which Benyamin, called, "The King of Pickpockets," becomes the head of a pickpocket organization. He recruits Mansur, another pickpocket, to join his organization. A plot by Benyamin's gang to rob a bank is foiled by a policeman, named Kadir. There appears to be a musterious connection between Ida, Benyamin's girlfriend, and the police. Can their relationship contiue?

Rampok (Reauber/Robber)

IND 143  Echols 1993 Performance 165 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Teater Koma/Pusat Kesenian Jakarta (TIM)/Goethe Institute Idries Pulungan Indonesian
Joshua DP, Salim Bungsu & Sari Madjid

Indonesian dramatic version of Friedrich von Schiller's "Reauber" (The Robber).

Reading by Pramudia Ananta Tur

IND 164  Echols Documentary 59 min
VHS/NTSC USIA, via G. Kahin Indonesian

Readings of his own short stories by the author Pramudia Ananta Tur.

Rembulan dan Matahari

IND 34  Echols 1981 Commercial 100 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - PT Darma Putra Jaya Film Corp & International Cine & Studio Centre, PT Garuda Film Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Slamet Rahardjo Indonesian
Nungki Kusumastuti; Djago Sasongko; Christine Suhandar; Kies Slamet; Sutopo HS; Andy Brahim; Mbak Soerip; Hasan Sanusi; Henky Solaimar

Feature film concerning a young man who was sent away from his village because his girlfriend had become pregnant. Eventually he leaves his work as a security guard in a Jakarta brothel and returns home to restore the spirit and pride of his home village.

Riding the Tiger , Ep. 1--Kings and Coolies

IND 154  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center & Echols 1992 Documentary 52 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Olsen Levy Production/Australian Film Finance Corporation B. Anderson from Film Maker; distributor: Films for the Humanities, P.O. Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543-2053; (800) 257-5126
Dir. Curtis Levy; Prod. Christine Olsen English

Centuries of Dutch rule has left a lasting imprint on Indonesian society. While the Dutch grew prosperous on Indonesia's wealth, the Indonesian people remained among the poorest of Southeast Asia. This program looks at the period of Dutch colonization and at Indonesia's struggle for independence, which began in 1942 with the Japanese invasion and the end of Dutch rule.

Riding the Tiger, Ep. 2--Freedom or Death

IND 155  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center & Echols 1992 Documentary 55 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Olsen Levy Production/Australian Film Finance Corporation B. Anderson from Film Maker; distributor: Films for the Humanities, P.O. Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543-2053; (800) 257-5126
Dir. Curtis Levy; Prod. Christine Olsen English

The Japanese promised freedom but brought cruelty and hardship to Indonesia. While providing the military training that enabled Indonesians to fight a revolutionary war against the Dutch, the Japanese also created a widespread network of control and surveillance that still exists today. This program examines the period of Japanese rule and visits a small community, or kampung, to show the effects of Japanese influence. When the nationalist movement finally won independence from the Dutch, it was the Japanese-trained army, not the people, who ruled the nation.

Riding the Tiger, Ep. 3--New Order

IND 156  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center & Echols 1992 Documentary 53 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Olsen Levy Production/Australian Film Finance Corporation B. Anderson from Film Maker; distributor: Films for the Humanities, P.O. Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543-2053; (800) 257-5126
Dir. Curtis Levy; Prod. Christine Olsen English

The bloody coup that led to President Suharto's rise to power in 1966 opened the door to rapid economic development, fueled primarily by investment from the United States and Japan. After 25 years of Suharto's "New Order" rule, Indonesia is again approaching a period of uncertainty. Poised for yet another battle for succession, Indonesia finds itself trying to cope with the conflict that has emerged as the country moves from an essentially spiritual and religious society to one embracing a philosophy of economic growth at any cost.

Ring of Fire, Part 1: Spice Island Saga

IND 138 Echols 1987 Documentary 57 min
VHS/NTSC Blair Brothers Productions/WGBH Boston
Mystic Fire Video Lorne & Lawrence Blair English

Part I of IV, documenting the ten-year voyage of two filmmakers, brothers Lorne and Lawrence Blair, through the world's largest and least-known archipelago--the exotic, mysterious islands of Indonesia. In this part, following in the footsteps of the great 19th century naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace, the Blair Brothers embark with the piratical Bugis tribe on a 2000-mile journey through the Spice Islands in search of the golden-tailed Bird of Paradise, the symbol of Eternal LIfe. Aboard a black-sailed schhooner, they encounter storms and doldrums, sultans and transvestite priests, pearl-divers and python-hunters, before finally reaching the Aru Islands, close to New Guinea. Their odyssey with the Bugis tribe (who gave the word "Boogyman" to the English language) starts the Blairs on the inner journey which lead them ever deeper into the forgotten wisdom of the island peoples.

Ring of Fire, Part 2: Dance of the Warriors

IND 139  Echols 1987 Documentary 57 min
VHS/NTSC Blair Brothers Productions/WGBH Boston
Mysticb Fire Video Lorne & Lawrence Blair English

Part II of IV, documenting the ten-year voyage of two filmmakers, brothers Lorne and Lawrence Blair, through the world's largest and least-known archipelago--the exotic, mysterious islands of Indonesia. In this part, the Blairs sail to Komodo and film the giant, carnivorous lizards of the island. The tiny human population is descended from the people banished by the neighboring sultans of Bimas to eke out their living on "Dragon Island." On the island of Sumba, thy witness a weiled form of human sacrifice by equestrian warriors. Master weavers of magical textiles, the Sumbanese still live by ancient beliefs, ritually keeping the balance between the Merapu gods of the sky above and Nyali, the Sea Goddess of the world below. The brothers journey 50,000 years into the past to live with Asmat headhunters in New Guinea. They eventually reach Bali, where they build a home in a village of farmers, artists and mystics.

Ring of Fire, Part 3: East of Krakatoa

IND 140  Echols 1987 Documentary 57 min
VHS/NTSC Blair Brothers Productions/WGBH Boston
Mystic Fire Video Lorne & Lawrence Blair English

Part III of IV, documenting the ten-year voyage of two filmmakers, brothers Lorne and Lawrence Blair, through the world's largest and least-known archipelago--the exotic, mysterious islands of Indonesia. In this part, the Blairs descend from the crater of the newly erupted "Child of Krakatoa" and encounter a world of medieval courts, mystical shadow puppet plays, forgers of magical swords, healers with supernatural powers, and communities rules by the powerful "Spirit of the South Sea." Back in Bali, they meet such sages as the master artist Nyoman Lempad, who was to die a conscious death on the day of his choosing at the age of 116. Among the Toraja people of the Celebes highlands, they share in the massive funeral rites of the last king of the tribe, which believes its ancestors came from the stars in skyships.

Ring of Fire, Part 4: Dream Wanderers of Borneo

IND 141  Echols 1987 Documentary 57 min
VHS/NTSC Blair Brothers Productions/WGBH Boston
Mystic Fire Video Lorne & Lawrence Blair English

Part IV of IV, documenting the ten-year voyage of two filmmakers, brothers Lorne and Lawrence Blair, through the world's largest and least-known archipelago--the exotic, mysterious islands of Indonesia. In this part, the Blairs search for the nomadic Punan Dyaks, through eight hundred miles of untamed and uncharted rainforest. The Punan Dyaks are free-roving masters of the interior, the "dream wandering" tribe believed to no longer exist. The brothers struggle inwards, plagued by torrential rain, quicksand, leeches, and virulent insects. Eventually, they find and live with the Punan Dyaks, where they are initiated into the spiritual mysteries of the "dream wanderers." Lorne and Lawrence join the dance of the hornbill and get tattooed with the symbol of Aping--the Tree of All Life. This symbol, their shaman explains to them, they will now bear wherever they travel amongst the tribes of man, as a reminder that all forms are part of a single tree.

Ring of Fire, Part 5: Beyond the Ring of Fire

After Lorne’s tragic death, Lawrence takes a retrospective voyage to many of the islands first visited, and others never previously filmed. Along with thirty friends aboard an expeditionary vessel---from the Asmat swamps of West New Guinea, gradually westwards, via the ‘shark killer’ nomadic seafarers, islands of giant bats, hidden reefs with seven foot Moray eels and deadly, banded sea snakes, the volcanic Spice Islands, the megalithic cultures of Timor and Tanimbar adventure through nature, tribal civilizations and tranformational experience, ranging from our distant past up to the present day in Bali. 58-min; 1996.

Sacred Trances in Java & Bali

IND 57  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center c1983 Documentary 30 min
VHS/NTSC Hartley Film Foundation
Dir.: Harvey Bettin; prod.: Elda Hartley English
Narrated by Peter Henry

In the sacred rituals of Java and Bali, invisible spirits are invited to enter the bodies of trancers, who perform supernormal feats such as walking on fire. The documentary examines extraordinary examples of altered states of consciousness found in animistic, Hindu and Muslim rituals.

Salah Asuhan

IND 11  Echols 1982 Commercial 112 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Video poor; audio good.
Fatiscope Dub of original Dir/prod: Asrul Sani  Indonesian
Dicky Zulkarnaen; Rima Melati; Fifie Young; Ruth Pelupassy; Farida Ariany; Moch. Mochtar; Dewi Rais; Draculic.

Social/family drama concerning Hanafi, who returns from Europe without having finished his college education. However, he has picked up "all" of the European customs, and has fallen in love with a European girl.

Satria Bergitar

IND 5 Echols 1985 Commercial 120 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL & Beta/PAL P.T. Rhoma
Prod./P.T. Pan Inimpex; Pan Video Dubbed from TVRI
Dir/prod: Nurhadie Irawan & R.M.Ben. Muharam Indonesian
Rhoma Irama; Ricca Rahim; WD. Mochtar; Soultan Saladin; Farida Pasha; Mathias Muchus; Edward Bahar; Umar Bani; Any Kusuma; Urip Arpan; Didu

The story takes place in the Kingdoms of Gaza and Aron. Abu Garin, the Prime Minister of Gaza succeeeds in unseating the King of Aron by devious means. Whereas previously the citizens of Gaza enjoined prosperity, now they are suffering from oppression. A foreigner (Rhoma Irama) visits the country and teaches the people about God, the Almighty Creator. Abu Garin, who is given to violence and worships idols, opposes the foreigner's teachings; Abu challenges him to a duel on horseback. Finally Abu dies and the Kingdom of Gaza returns to its former glory under its rightful King.

Secangkir Kopi Pahit

IND 32 Echols 1987 Commercial 100 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - Sanggar Film & Inter Studio Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Teguh Karya Indonesian
Rina Hasyim; Ray Sahetapi; Dewi Yull; Alex Komang; Sylvia Widiantono; Zainal Abidin Domba; Maruli Sitompul; Dahlia.

Indonesian feature film about a young Batak reporter, Togar, who finds work with a newspaper in Jakarta. He is falsely accused of rape and refuses the advise of a friend to bribe the authorities. He falls in love with his landlady, Lola, who is older and already has children of her own. When she becomes pregnant, he marries her. He takes her to his village for an adat wedding, where she drowns in Lake Toba. Again, he is falsely accused, this time of murdering his wife. Finally, he is cleared of the charges. Received the Indonesian award for Best Movie in 1992.

Sehari Bersama Ki Darman Gondo Darsono

IND 179  Music 1992 Documentary 81 min
VHS/NTSC Taman Budaya Jawa Tengah TVRI Yogyakarta via Mark Pearlman
Indonesian; some Javanese
Dalang: Ki Darman Gondo Darsono Profil Budayanwan Ki Darman:

Interview with Ki Darman Gondo Darsono, one of the most famous Javanese dalang (shadow puppeteers).

Self-determination and Human Rights in East Timor

IND 172 Echols 1991 Documentary 78 min
VHS/NTSC Public Access Television (Channel 13), Ithaca, NY English

A Panel at Cornell

Sengsara Membawa Nikmat (4 Tapes)

IND 145  Echols 1991 Commercial 429 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Excellent
TVRI, BRI & Pemda Sumatera Barat Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Agus Wijoyono Indonesian
Sandy Nayoan, Arief Rivan, WD Mochtar & Dessy Ratnasari

The story of a young man named Midun from Bukittinggi who is continually opposed by Kacak, the son-in-law of the local king. Kacak's opposition to Midun is based on jealousy and vengeance, and he succeeds in having Midun imprisoned.

Setan Kredit

IND 36  Echols 1982 Commercial 89 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - PT Nugraha Mas Film/PT Pendaki Sejati Casa Vision Video
Dir/prod: Iksan Lahardi, Indha Suryono & Rudy Siswanto  Indonesian
Warung Kopi Prambors (Dono, Kasino, Indro); Dian Ariestya; Minati A.; Lisa Dona; Norma Sanger.

Slapstick comedy about three teenage boys and their girlfriends. The theme is the misuse of credit and all the resulting problems. There is a humorous section at the beginning--a weather forecast full of plays on words--but on the whole, the attempts at humor are not successful.

Shadow Master

IND 54 SEAP Outreach Kahin Center & Echols 1982 Documentary drama 54 min
VHS/NTSC The Film Arts Foundation & The JDR 3rd Fund Foundry Films, 654-A Natoma, San Francisco, CA 94103; (415) 621-4385
Dir/prod: C.L. Reed & John Knoop English & Balinese
I Nyoman Radjeg, I Ketut Yosi, I Nyoman Sumandhi, I Made Suardika, Ni Made Suartini, I Ketut Ramawa, Ni Ketut Suartini, I Wayan Suanda.

A perceptive, intimate journey into traditional and modern Balinese life, seen through the eyes of two brothers caught in the cross-currents of ancient and modern ways. One boy is a student of the traditional Balinese art of shadow puppetry, apprentice to the village "shadow master," a combination priest/comedian/puppeteer. The other boy has been seduced by Western values--motorcycles and gambling--which cost his family precious farmland. As narrated by the master's daughter (herself a dancer), the life and culture of a Balinese village--including a cremation ceremony-- are recorded with remarkable beauty. More importantly, the camera reveals, but never invades, a lyrical world where life and art are inseparable.

Shadow Over East Timor

IND 53  Echols 1988 Documentary 37 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Special Broadcasting Service,
Australia Bandung File via Ben Anderson English

An informative and impassioned appeal to the Australian public, and the world in general, for self-determination in East Timor. Includes an overview of East Timor history, including Portugese colonization, their short-lived independence, the Indonesian military takeover in December, 1975, the apathetic response by world powers, the rise of Fretilin (resistance army) and the torture and massacre Timorese since 1975. A trailer updates the situation, since the video was produced just prior to the 1988 Offensive by Indonesia

Si Doel Anak Betawi

IND 9  Echols 1982 Commercial 85 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - - Dub of Commercial Film from TVRI
Dir/prod: Syuman Djaja  Indonesian
Rano Karno; Tutie Kirana; Benyamin S; Fifie Young; Soekarno M.Noer; Netty Herawaty; Darussalam; Nani Widjaya; Frank Rorimpandey.

Comedy concerning Doel who greatly admires his father, a truck driver. Doel's feelings are hurt when he discovers that his grandparents despise his father. He is further devastated when his father is killed in an accident.

Si Doel Sok Modern

IND 15  Echols 1976 Commercial 110 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Dub from TVRI
Dir/prod: Sjuman Djaya Indonesian; English sub-titles
Benyamin S, Christine Hakim, Achmad Albar, Farouk Affero, Wahab Abdi, Tutie Kirana, Yatie Octavia, Rini S Bono

A comedy concerning Doel, who comes to Jakarta to find work as a merchant. The film gives a clear impression of socio-cultural issues, especially the struggle over modern, urban, values.

Sitti Nurbaya: Kasih Tak Sampai (3 Tapes)

IND 133  Echols 1991 Commercial 295 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Excellent TVRI, BRI & Pemda Sumatera Barat Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Dedi Setiadi  Indonesian
Novia Kolopaking, H.I.M. Damsyik & Gusti Randa

The story of Sitti Nurbaya who falls in love with Syamsul Bahri. The love is thrwarted when Sitti is forced to marry a rich merchant, Datuk Maringgih. Syamsul dies after killing Datuk Maringgih, and Sitti dies after drinking poisin sent by Datuk Maringgih. Sitti and Syamsul are buried together.

South Sulawesi: Land of Surprises

IND 182  Echols c1985 Documentary 37 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Framing problems at approx. 26-30 min.
South Sulawesi Office of Tourism Echols Collection Indonesian

Government-sponsored travelogue.

Spice Island Saga

See ‘Ring of Fire’ SERIES on pages 5 and 6. Titles also available separately.

Spirit of August 17 (2 Parts) &
Opening Ceremony of 4th Asian Games

IND 92  Echols Documentary 57 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL End of Part 2 of Spirit of August 17 is missing.
Australian English

A two-part documentary covering the Indonesian War of Independence and surrounding events. Includes a reading of the Proclamation of Independence by Pres. Soekarno, highlights of World War II in Europe and Asia from an RAF newsreel, the build-up of Japanese military might, the Japanese invasion and Dutch withdrawal, the Japanese training of Indonesian troops, Allied victory, the proclamation of Independence, the British occupation, the Indonesian War of Independence and the peace process finally resulting in transfer of sovereignty by the Dutch. The two parts of this documentary are separated by a documentary on the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Games in Jakarta.

Surat Untuk Puja Rosmi

A reading by Pramoedya Ananta Toer. Translation read by Cornell Professor Kaya McGowan. Recorded on a 120-min. cassette. April, 1999.

Tahu Diri Dong

IND 6  Echols 1985 Commercial 96 min
VHS/NTSC & PAL Parkit Film Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Arizal Indonesian
Warung Kopi Prambors: Kasino; Dono; Indro; Eva Arnaz; Lydia Kandou; Wieke Widowati; Us Us

A slapstick comedy starring the comedy team, Warung Kopi. Dono, Kasino, Indro, Marina and Anita in the home of Us Us. Dono is always in financial straights, because he has to finance his own education. Since he doesn't have a job, his friends are constantly helping him financially. Indro registers Dono in a cake-baking contest, with a first prize of Rp 5,000,000, even though the contest is only for women.

Tari dan Tabuh Kreasi Baru: Bali

IND 160  Music 1988 Performance 123 min
VHS/NTSC Audio missing in parts G.A. Ngr. Supartha
G.A. Ngr. Supartha Indonesian

Performances of dances and gamelan compositions, choreographic and composed by G.A. Ngr. Supartha, including Bima Kurda, Bakti Marga and Puja Astawa.

Tari Golek Ayun-Ayun

IND 124  Music 1985 Performance 10 min
VHS/NTSC Sal Murgiyanto Dub of original; Sal Murgiyanto
Sal Murgiyanto English titles  Dancer: Endang Nrangwesti

Traditional dance from the court of Yogyakarta, Central Java.

Tenung (Crucible)

IND 129  Echols 1992 Performance 190 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Teater Koma N. Rianiarno Indonesian
Idries Pulungan, Ratna Riantiarno,
Prijo S. Winardi, N. Riantiarno, Sri Madjid & Rita Matu Mona

Indonesian dramatic version of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible."

Three Worlds of Bali

IND 163  Uris & SEAP Outreach Kahin Center 1979 Documentary 59 min
VHS/NTSC & 16 mm Public Broadcasting Associates/U. of Southern California
Steve Lansing English

Part of Public Broadcasting's Odyssey Series. In Balinese cosmology, demons are thought to dwell in the watery underworld, gods in the upper world, and humans in the middle realm between them. The program shows how human efforts in music, dance, theater and ritual are directed toward maintaining a proper balance between these three realms and between the forces of growth and decay. The culmination of these efforts is the Eka Dasa Rudra ceremony, in which the entire Balinese population is mobilized once every century to transform eleven demons into beneficent spirits. Shows facets of this ceremony held most recently in 1979,

Tiga Dewa dan Kupu Kupu (Good Person of Szechuan)

IND 131  Echols 1992 Performance 195 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Teater Koma/Gedung Kesenian Jakarta N. Riantiarno Indonesian Actors from Teater Koma

Indonesian dramatic version of Bertolt Brecht's "Gute Mensch von Sezuan." A story about the challenge of being a good person in difficult times.

Tuk (Spring)

IND 186  Music 1993 Performance 135 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Pusat Dokumentasi Teater, Institute Seni Indonesia, Yorgakarta Berhati Nyaman Gigi Weix Bambang W.SP Low Javanese
Actors and musicians from Gapit Theatre

Modern comedy theater genre of Java, considered to be both a new form of national theater and a regional Javanese drama form--utilizing Ngoko (Low Javanese language) and full gamelan accompaniment. In general, the stories produced by Gapit Theater concern the lives of urban neighborhood residents. Tuk specifically focuses on the languishing appeal of live performances of wayang wong (dance-drama based on shadow puppet theater) as symptomatic of the decline of traditional Javanese arts.

Untuk Sebuah Nama

IND 30  Echols 1987 Commercial 108 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - PT Nafila Films & Soraya intercine Film Trio Video Tara
Dir/prod: Frank Rorimpandey Indonesian
Mustafa Jackson; Meriam Bellina; Cok Simbara; Dolly Marten; Jaja Miharja.

A feature film about Miki and Merry, who have been friends since childhood. Miki's mother is a servant in Merry's father's household. Miki and her mother are sent away under suspicioun of theft, and move to the city. The story continues after Miki has become an adult. One day, Miki enters a singing contest and wins first place. From that time on, Miki is famous. Deddy, who was previously an even more famous singer, now is forgotten. He therefore attempts to defame Miki.

Wayang Beber Pacitan "Jaka Kembang Kuning"

IND 67  Echols 1981 Performance 84 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Javanese
Dalang: Sarnen Guna

Carita Wayang beber performance by dalang (puppeteer) Sarnen Buna Carita of an episode from the Panji Cycle entitled "Jaka Kembang Kuning."

Wayang Kulit--Javanese Shadow Puppet Theater

IND 188 / SEAP Outreach Kahin Center 1970 Documentary 22 min
VHS/NTSC & 16 mm Baylis sGlascock Films/American Society for Eastern Arts
Dir./prod.: Baylis Glascock; assoc. prod.: Samuel S. Scripps  English & Javanese
Dalang: Oemartopo; narrator: Nutati Waghudi

A dalang, or Javanese puppeteer, backed by the traditional gamelan orchestra performs for a live audience. Segements of typical stories are interspersed with explanations of the purposes of wayang and the art of puppetmaking.

We are Nothing Without People

IND 89  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center Documentary 25 min
VHS/NTSC Film Australia Documentary Rob McAuley English

Part 2 of the Human Face of Indonesia series. The governor of Nusa Tenggara Timor, his wife, medical personnel and the army work with the people of Kupang to improve farming methods, food consumption, health, medicine, and education, as well as eradicate the high infant mortality rate, and construct roads and bridges.

Wet Earth and Warm People

IND 83  SEAP Outreach Kahin Center 1971 Documentary 60 min
VHS/NTSC National Film Board of Canada
Dir.: Michael Rubbo; prod.: Tom Daly English

A portrayal of ordinary sights, common sounds and striking contrasts, the film focuses on the plight of some 200,000 becak (pedicab)drivers who were excluded from the inner city of Jakarta during daytime hours by order of the governor. The film also includes a portion of a drama performance and interviews with a village spokesman about issues such as new rice, pesticides, birth control, and the ordinary family diet. There is also a filmed portion of wayang golek, a performance using wooden puppets.

Witness to Slaughter: A Report on East Timor

IND 118  Echols 1992 Documentary 120 min
VHS/NTSC Benedict Anderson English

Benedict Anderson Raw footage of a teach-in at Brown University. The format is a symposium by specialists on Southeast Asia, including Cornell Prof. Ben Anderson, the Portuguese Ambassador and two journalists who survived the Dili Massacre and succeeded in shooting footage of the Indonesian military's violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators.

Yang Kembali Bersemi

IND 37  Echols 1981 Commercial 120 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL - - Casa Vision Video
Dir/prod: TB Maulana Husni, Sukarno M.Noor & Darmawan Susanto Indonesian
Rano Karno; Ita Mustafa; Anita Carolina; Tino Karno; Alicia Djohar; Nani Widjaya; W.D Mochtar; Kusno Sujarwadi; Mien Brodjo.

In this feature film, apparently Surya and Maya were intented for each other. They have already grown quite intimate in their relationship. What parents would not be happy to see their child find such happiness in the arms of another? But Surya discovers that he has an incurable illness. Since it is apparent that their relationship cannot continue, Suryo is sent overseas. While he is in Paris, he befriends Ade, who resembles Maya; meanwhile, Maya is introduced to Nary. What will happen next?

Yogyakarta: Slide Video Production

IND 158  Echols Documentary 31 min
VHS/NTSC & Beta/PAL Audio Visual Studio "Puskat" English

A slide-video production with narration and gamelan accompaniment. Tours the major tourist sites of the Yogyakarta district, including Mount Merapi, Parang Tritis on the Indian Ocean, Gunung Kidul, Kota Gede, the City and palace of Yogyakarta. Also explains the mystical signifigance of many sites and ceremonies, such as Labuh, the yearly presentation of gifts to the Queen of the South Sea at Parang Tritis. Contains a summary of the Ramayana, with brief segments of wayang kulit (shadow puppet) and wayang orang (ballet) performances of the epic.