What's wrong with Indonesian films?

What's wrong with Indonesian films?

From Merdeka

The Indonesian film world is seriously sick and there is no
remedy for it. It is in very poor condition and awakes only
occasionally. The question is how for long will it be sick? When
will it be healthy?

Actually the national film industries of other countries share
the same fate as our national film industry. Hollywood is the
exception, of course, it is strong and moves at will in and out
of other countries.

Our film industry is not only sick, it has several
impediments. Apart from technical and other problems suffered by
producers and directors, in particular the matter of stories, it
has to endure a lack of professionalism in human resources. These
obstacles keep the film world in its sick bed.

If there are national films in circulation, they are the
result of some remaining enthusiasm. The themes hover around sex,
passion and libido, because indeed, if the national film industry
wants to resuscitate itself, it must regain its enthusiasm,
passion and libido. Who knows? Some day we may see attractive
national films.

ERLANDA SK

Bandung, West Java