Janur Kuning

Janur Kuning literally Yellow Coconut Leaves is a 1980 Indonesian war film directed by Alam Surawidjaja and produced by Abbas Wiranatakusuma. Starring Kaharuddin Syah, Deddy Sutomo, and Dicky Zukarnaen, it follows the Indonesian revolutionaries sixhour assault on Yogyakarta, under Suharto, in a show of force against the Dutch army. At the time the most expensive domestic production ever, the films title is meant to symbolise the Indonesian peoples struggle. A critical success, Janur Kuning received a nomination and two special awards at the 1980 Indonesian Film Festival. It was screened annually onMarch between 1980 and 1998, but has since been criticised as an attempt to manipulate history and create a cult with President Suharto in the centre.

The following year, Lieutenant Colonel Suharto Kaharuddin Syah devises a daring plan, a show of force in the capital. Early in the morning on 1March 1949 he takes his soldiers all in full uniform and retakes the city, overwhelming the Dutch. After six hours Suharto and his men retreat, as planned. Several months later the Dutch recognise Indonesias independence.Janur Kuning was directed by Alam Surawidjaja and produced by Abbas Wiranatakusuma of the Jakartabased production house Metro 77. The script was written by Syafnizal Durab in collaboration with Arto Hady, while cinematography was completed by Kasdullah. In postproduction Soemardjono handled editing and Sudharnoto and Suparman Sidik handled music and other sound effects. Kaharuddin Syah starred as Suharto, while Deddy Sutomo played Sudirman other cast members included Amak Baldjun and Dicky Zulkarnaen. ........

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