Kabut Sutra Ungu
| Kabut Sutra Ungu | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Sjumandjaja |
| Written by | Sjumandjaja |
| Based on | Kabut Sutra Ungu by Ike Soepomo |
| Produced by | Sjumandjaja |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Leo Fioole |
| Edited by | Janis Badar |
| Music by | Sudharnoto |
Production company | Matari Artis Jaya Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Kabut Sutra Ungu (literally Mist of Purple Silk) is a 1979 Indonesian film directed by Sjumandjaja and starring Jenny Rachman, Roy Marten, and El Manik. Adopted from the novel of the same name by Ike Soepomo, it follows a young widow who must overcome various obstacles before marrying again.
Plot
Miranti (Jenny Rachman) is left a widow after her pilot husband dies in an accident. She forces herself to work independently, despite feeling alienated. She soon learns that her brother-in-law Dimas (Roy Marten) cares greatly for her. Miranti ultimately realises that his feelings are more than just pity, and the two can unite.
Production
Kabut Sutra Ungu was produced and directed by Sjumandjaja. It was his first film in over a year, following Yang Muda Yang Bercinta (The Young Fall in Love; 1978); the film's extended issues with the Indonesian censorship bureau, as well as his own poor health, had led Sjumandjaja to take a hiatus.[1]
Sjumandjaja adapted the
The film, made for Matari Artis Jaya Film, saw Leo Fioole on camera and Berthy I Lindia as artistic director. In post-production Sudharnoto handled music while Suparman Sidik did sound. The film was edited by Janis Badar.[2]
The film starred Jenny Rachman and Roy Marten, with other roles handled by actors including El Manik, Sys NS, Ami Priyono, Farouk Afero, and Chitra Dewi.[2] Rachman, then rising in popularity, refused several offers so that she could take a role in Kabut Sutra Ungu.[1]
Release and reception
Kabut Sutra Ungu was released in 1979. It proved the year's most popular Indonesian film, seeing almost half a million viewers in Jakarta.[3] A review in Berita Yudha found the film to be well done, despite having extensive dialogue and Westernised symbolism. The reviewer considered the film to express the concerns faced by widows in Indonesia at the time.[4]
Awards
Kabut Sutra Ungu was nominated for seven Citra Awards at the 1980
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesian Film Festival | 1980 | Best Director | Sjumandjaja | Nominated |
| Best Screenplay | Sjumandjaja | 2nd place | ||
Best Leading Actress
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Jenny Rachman | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | El Hakim | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Leo Fioole | Won | ||
| Best Sound Editing | Norman Benny | Won | ||
| Best Musical Direction | Sudharnoto | Won | ||
Asia Pacific Film Festival
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1980 | Best Leading Actress | Jenny Rachman | Won |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 1981 | Best-Selling Film | – | Won |
Footnotes
- ^ a b c Chan 1979.
- ^ a b Filmindonesia.or.id, Kredit Kabut Sutra Ungu.
- ^ Filmindonesia.or.id, Kabut Sutra Ungu.
- ^ Berita Yudha Minggu 1980, Ketersandungan Problematis.
- ^ a b Filmindonesia.or.id, Penghargaan Kabut Sutra Ungu.
- ^ Filmindonesia.or.id, Penghargaan Perawan Desa.
- ^ Filmindonesia.or.id, Penghargaan Rembulan dan Matahari.
Works cited
- Chan, Anis (1979). "Sumanjaya Aktip Kembali" [Sumanjaya Active Again]. Vista (in Indonesian). X (475): 20–21.
- "Kabut Sutra Ungu". filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfidan Foundation. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- "Ketersandungan Problematis Sumanjaya" [Sumanjaya's Problematic Stumble]. Berita Yudha Minggu (in Indonesian). 26 October 1980. pp. VI–VII.
- "Kredit Kabut Sutra Ungu" [Credits for Kabut Sutra Ungu]. filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfidan Foundation. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- "Penghargaan Kabut Sutra Ungu" [Awards for Kabut Sutra Ungu]. filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfidan Foundation. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- "Penghargaan Perawan Desa" [Awards for Perawan Desa]. filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfidan Foundation. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- "Rembulan dan Matahari" [Awards for Rembulan dan Matahari]. filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfidan Foundation. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
External links
- Kabut Sutra Ungu at IMDb
