National film sluggish

National film sluggish

From Sinar Pagi

The sluggishness of the Indonesian film business is caused by
the society's declining interest in seeing the films. The cinema
goers have much stronger desires to see foreign films which are
more appealing and are supported by luring posters.

Appealing films do not mean that the films must present
pornographic scenes. Such scenes will only give the impression
that the producers have low taste. They should not make it an
excuse for trying to break through the sluggishness of national
films.

Under these circumstances, the efforts made by Perfiki
(Association of Indonesian Mobile Films) to meet society's
demands deserve our praise. This body promises films which can
uphold national cultural values. They are preparing for such
films as Tumbal (The Antidote), Si Jampang Membakar Betawi
(Jampang Sets Fire to Betawi) and other films of the kind.

Open air film shows by Perfiki need our support. The largest
portion of audiences to these films consist of middle and low-
income people. In other words, Perfiki is an effective
propagandist of national films.

TJANDRA R. MULJADI

Jakarta