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Rengasdengklok

A solemn, history-lesson drama that builds quiet tension around a pivotal political moment, earnest and educational rather than thrilling.

Directed by
Farishad Latjuba
Overview
One of seven feature films in the “Heroic Narrative Film Production” program launched by the Indonesian Ministry of Culture, which focuses on highlighting the history of Indonesian heroism from 1945 to 1950 using funds from the State Budget.

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Directed by
Farishad Latjuba
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • freedom
  • politics
  • war
  • power
  • loyalty
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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