by Reza Mardian
Indonesian independence was not handed to us on a silver platter. Quite the contrary, our founding fathers had to proclaim independence in defiance of colonization. While many historical nationalist films focus on the drama and heroic struggles of their protagonists, M.T. Risyaf‘s “Nagabonar” takes an unconventional approach, telling this story through comedy, something not only unusual but surprisingly effective.
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Set in North Sumatra, the story follows thet titular character, a former pickpocket who has just been released from jail. He soon learns that Indonesia has declared independence in Jakarta, over 1,883 km away. However, due to its distance from the capital, North Sumatra remains under Dutch colonial threat. In an unexpected twist of fate, he rises to lead a group of independence fighters against the Netherlands.
The screenplay was written by Asrul Sani, based on his original story.
Indonesian independence was not handed to us on a silver platter. Quite the contrary, our founding fathers had to proclaim independence in defiance of colonization. While many historical nationalist films focus on the drama and heroic struggles of their protagonists, M.T. Risyaf‘s “Nagabonar” takes an unconventional approach, telling this story through comedy, something not only unusual but surprisingly effective.
Follow our tribute to Netflix by clicking on the image below
Set in North Sumatra, the story follows thet titular character, a former pickpocket who has just been released from jail. He soon learns that Indonesia has declared independence in Jakarta, over 1,883 km away. However, due to its distance from the capital, North Sumatra remains under Dutch colonial threat. In an unexpected twist of fate, he rises to lead a group of independence fighters against the Netherlands.
The screenplay was written by Asrul Sani, based on his original story.
- 2/7/2025
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
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