Samiun dan Dasima
Originally released in 1970. Samiun dan Dasima is a drama film. directed by Hasmanan.
Starring Chitra Dewi, W.D. Mochtar, and Sofia W.D.
Synopsis
Drawing from the novel, lenong (play) and the previous film (Njai Dasima I), this new film version has heightened erotic scenes considered the boldest for its time. But as mentioned by the director, the eroticism is meant to reveal the psychological aspects of the characters. Unlike the previous version, that mainly highlights conflict between love and witchcraft, this one features social and psychological conflicts. For example, how Dasima feels like an outsider with Edward Williams’s friends, or how she prefers leaving their house to live with her maid in the village. It also shows more background of the Samiun and Hayati characters - Samiun is a black market trader with a lot of debts and Hayati is a woman obsessed with gambling to get rich. When his debts are due and he is unable to pay, Samiun asks his friend, Puasa, to “rob” him while he is returning to their village with Dasima.
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- PT Chitra Dewi Film Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samiun dan Dasima about?
Drawing from the novel, lenong (play) and the previous film (Njai Dasima I), this new film version has heightened erotic scenes considered the boldest for its time. But as mentioned by the director...
Who directed Samiun dan Dasima?
Samiun dan Dasima was directed by Hasmanan.
When was Samiun dan Dasima released?
Samiun dan Dasima was released on May 5, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samiun dan Dasima?
The main cast of Samiun dan Dasima includes Chitra Dewi, W.D. Mochtar, Sofia W.D., Abdul Hamid Arief, Nico Pelamonia.