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Kartini (2017)

Kartini poster
Directed by
Hanung Bramantyo
Genre
biographical film
Country
Indonesia
Runtime
2h 02m
Rated
SU
Rating
6.2 of 10 from 12 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This biographical film follows Kartini, an Indonesian woman who fought for women's education and rights in the early 20th century. It shows her struggles against tradition and her determination to create change.

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What happens

Kartini (subtitled Princess of Java in other regions) is a 2017 Indonesian biographical family drama film directed by Hanung Bramantyo and written by Bramantyo and Bagus Bramanti. It features an ensemble cast, with Dian Sastrowardoyo starring in the title role of Indonesian woman emancipation heroine, Kartini. Christine Hakim, Acha Septriasa, Ayushita, Adinia Wirasti, and Reza Rahadian co-stars in supporting roles. Initially to be released on 2016, the film was delayed for a year. The film was released in Indonesia on 19 April 2017, two days before Kartini's day. Although being highly anticipated, the film performed below expectations gaining just over 500,000 viewers. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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