Tjoet Nja' Dhien (1988)
Set in 1896, "Tjoet Nja' Dhien" celebrates one of Indonesia's great heroes who fought for independence from the Dutch. The pious Muslim people of Aceh, a city that had flourished since ancient times as a trade port, enter into a fierce war with the Dutch. Tjoet Nja' Dhien, the widow of a rebel leader operating in Aceh in Sumatra, assumes the leadership when her husband Teuku Uma is killed in an ambush. Dhien's charismatic presence and power of survival motivate the locals to join and later continue their opposition to the Dutch. Despite personal obstacles, she remained in the thick of the struggle for ten years.
Director: Eros Djarot
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: October 1, 1988
Cast
- Christine Hakim - Tjoet Nja' Dhien
- Slamet Rahardjo - Teuku Umar
- Piet Burnama - Panglima Laot
- Rita Zahara - Nya' Bantu
- Roy Karyadi - Voorneman (Dutch Officer)
- Ibrahim Kadir - Penyair
- M. Amin - Teuku Leubeh
- Rudy Wowor - Captain Veltman
- Huib van den Hoek - Van Heutzs (Dutch Officer)
- Rosihan Anwar - Habib Meulaboh
Screenplay
- Eros Djarot
- Eros Djarot (Story)
Cinematography: George Kamarullah
Editing: Karsono Hadi
Production: PT Kanta Indah Film, PT Ekapraya Film
Country: Indonesia
Language: Nederlands, Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
Keywords
warrior woman, independence movement, war of independence, indonesia, aceh, national hero
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tjoet Nja' Dhien about?
- Set in 1896, "Tjoet Nja' Dhien" celebrates one of Indonesia's great heroes who fought for independence from the Dutch. The pious Muslim people of Aceh, a city that had flourished since ancient times as a trade port, enter into a fierce war with the Dutch. Tjoet Nja' Dhien, the widow of a rebel leader operating in Aceh in Sumatra, assumes the leadership when her husband Teuku Uma is killed in an ambush. Dhien's charismatic presence and power of survival motivate the locals to join and later continue their opposition to the Dutch. Despite personal obstacles, she remained in the thick of the struggle for ten years.
- Who directed Tjoet Nja' Dhien?
- Tjoet Nja' Dhien was directed by Eros Djarot.
- Who stars in Tjoet Nja' Dhien?
- Tjoet Nja' Dhien stars Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Piet Burnama, Rita Zahara, Roy Karyadi, Ibrahim Kadir.
- How long is Tjoet Nja' Dhien?
- Tjoet Nja' Dhien has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is Tjoet Nja' Dhien?
- Tjoet Nja' Dhien is a Drama, War, History film.
- Where was Tjoet Nja' Dhien produced?
- Tjoet Nja' Dhien was produced in Indonesia.