Media Desa Indonesia of Hashim Djojohadikusumo

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Indonesia have seen a spike in the production of nationalistic films—or films with nationalism undertones—in recent years. There are films such as “Gie” (2005), “Merah Putih ‘Trilogi Merdeka’” (2009), “Darah Garuda ‘Trilogi Merdeka’” (2011), “Sang Kiai” (2013), and also “Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka” (2013). Out of all of them, “Trilogi Merdeka” has been listed as one of the most watched films by filmindonesia.or.id. [continue reading]

Film, Politics, Rob Allyn, and Hashim Djojohadikusumo

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According to the movie archive of 21 Cineplex Group, the Trilogi Merdeka (the Freedom Trilogy) produced by Rob Allyn’s Margate House and Hashim Djojohadikusumo’s Media Desa Indonesia was directed by Yadi Gudandi and Conor Allyn. Conor Allyn is Rob Allyn’s son. The cooperation between Rob Allyn and Hashim Djojohadikusumo led many to question the motive of their partnership.[continue reading]