- Usmar Ismail
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name = Usmar Ismail
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birthdate = 1921
location =Bukittinggi ,West Sumatra INA
deathdate = 1971
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yearsactive = 1950 - 1970
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tonyawards =Usmar Ismail (1921 - 1971) was a prominent
Indonesia nfilm director . He was aMinangkabau descent. He was widely regarded as the native Indonesianpioneer of theCinema of Indonesia although films made by the Dutch dated back to around 1926.He was perhaps best known internationally for his 1961 film "Fighters for Freedom" which documented Indonesian independence from the Dutch and French.
Ismail initially served in the army during the Dutch occupation, later following his dream of becoming a film director by establishing Indonesia's first film studios "Perfini Studios" in the early fifties.
A concert hall known as the Usmar Ismail Hall was established in his name in
Jakarta which gives musical,opera and theatrical performances. [ [http://www.usmarismailhall.com/ Usmar Ismail Hall - The First Integrated Cinema & Concert Hall ] ]Filmography
* Darah dan Doa (1950)
* Enam Djam Di Djogja (1951)
* Lewat Djam Malam (1953)
* Tamu Agung (1955)
* Tiga Dara (1956)
* Asrama dara (1958)
* Fighters for Freedom (1961)
* Ananda (1970)References
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