Roma Irama's film

Roma Irama's film

From Merdeka

Last weekend, the Indonesian Education Television (TPI) aired the film Bunga Desa (The Village Flower) with Roma Irama as the main star. In fact the film was directed by Roma Irama (popularly known as King of Dangdut music) himself. I was quite impressed by the film. Roma Irama seems to be very capable of creating a romantic melodrama.

The plot of the story is simple, but the theme touches the conscience of the people and is a reflection of Islamic teaching. Also the film contains many useful humanitarian values.

In spite of its performance the film failed to achieve honors at the Indonesian Film Festival held some years ago. The jury might not have seen anything valuable in the film.

RETNO APRILIANI

Jakarta