Movies: Sardono W. Kusumo

A group of Javanese villagers are driven to revolt against the Dutch colonialists in this historical drama, which revolves around the themes of loyalty and treachery....

The story follows Prayoga’s revenge against Bandot, who killed his brother, Prabowo, after Prabowo made Bandot’s girlfriend the model for his painting....

Sri is a village girl married to Hendro, a 70-year old Javanese aristocrat. When Hendro falls ill, she has to nurse him back to health and negotiates with the God of Death not to take him away....

A man violates his village's law by seducing and abandoning his childhood sweetheart. Exiled to Jakarta, he learns to love and respect those in the red light district, causing him to return home in an effort to make amends....

As a result of the civil war in Majapahit, the Queen Mother fled to Ampel escorted by Mahesa Kicak. There happened to be gathered saints. The Queen Mother asked those who still have close links with the Majapahit, can restore the honor of Majapahit. ...

The Sorceress of Dirah is an experimental performance event of Balinese dances and legends, developed by the Javanese performance artist and choreographer, Sardono W. Kusuma, and restaged over many years, working with a group in the village of Teges ...

The people of Teges Village in Bali practiced Kecak Rina, a traditional dance they have never done before. Sardono and his colleagues came to the village as their mentors. The villagers were divided into groups. The atmosphere brings up unexpected em...