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Bandung Lautan Api

1974 · 126 min

A solemn, fiery war drama where large-scale battle spectacle and a quiet love triangle carry the weight of national sacrifice.

Directed by
Alam Surawidjaja
Genres
War, Action, Drama
Overview
Set on 24 March 1946 in Bandung, when the city was engulfed in explosions as if it was a sea of fire, the battle scenes between Indonesian and Dutch dominate the film. The main plot line is the conflict of Nani, a Red Cross nurse, who loves Priyatna, an ex PETA fighter. Meanwhile, Hidayat, the commander of Priyatna’s troop, also likes Nani. It is a small story, within a war, that ends with the death of Hidayat.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
War, love, betrayal, survival
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Directed by
Alam Surawidjaja
Genres
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action6
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism7
    Romance5
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    war, action, drama
    Directed by
    Alam Surawidjaja
    Written by
    Misbach Yusa Biran
    Starring
    Dicky Zulkarnaen, Rofi'ie Prabancana, Arman Effendy, Christine Hakim, Tatiek Tito, Mila Karmila, Abdul Hamid Arief, Hadisjam Tahax
    Cinematography
    Leo Fioole
    Runtime
    126 min
    Country
    Indonesia
    Languages
    Indonesian

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