TV drama on founding fathers

TV drama on founding fathers

JAKARTA: The Bung Karno Foundation (YBK), in cooperation with
the Esthetics Science and Technology (SET) Foundation, which is
led by noted film director Garin Nugroho, will produce sinetron
(teleseries) on the country's founding fathers.

YBK chairman Guruh Soekarnoputra said over the weekend that
the was plan aimed at preserving and developing the values of the
founding fathers so that they would become guidelines for future
generations.

"The values, ideals and commitment of the founders of
Indonesia in fighting for independence, peace and national unity
have to be passed on from one generation to the next," Guruh was
quoted by Antara as saying on Saturday.

Meanwhile, film director Garin Nugroho said 13 episodes would
initially be produced involving noted actress and actors to
attract young people.

"The TV series is expected to arouse the interest of the
younger generation," he said.

Initially the foundation will produce sinetron on the lives of
Sukarno, Mohammad Hatta and Sjahrir, with a duration of between
42 and 45 minutes.

Actors involved in the series include Anjasmara as Sukarno and
David Chalik as Hatta.

Guruh, a son of Sukarno, said he expected to start
broadcasting the series in June . --Antara