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Nada dan Dakwah (1991)

Nada dan Dakwah poster
Directed by
Chaerul Umam
Genre
drama
Country
Indonesia
Runtime
1h 34m
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A small group of Muslims in Indonesia stands up against a powerful conglomerate trying to build a factory on their land. They use their faith and music to fight for their community and their way of life.

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What happens

Nada dan Dakwah (stylized as Nada & Dakwah, transl. Tunes and Worship) is a 1992 Indonesian religious musical drama film directed by Chaerul Umam. Starring Rhoma Irama, Zainuddin M. Z., and Ida Iasha, the film follows a small group of Muslims that successfully challenge a conglomerate's efforts to build a factory on their land. The film, considered one of Rhoma Irama's best, won two awards at the 1992 Indonesian Film Festival. It has been noted for its criticism of the political situation in New Order Indonesia as well as its emphasis on Islamic economics. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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