The Poet
"A Poem That Will Never Be Silenced."
Originally released in 2000. The Poet is a drama/documentary film. directed by Garin Nugroho.
Starring Ibrahim Kadir, Piet Burnama, and El Manik
Synopsis
The poet Ibrahim Kadir plays himself in a political drama about his arrest and incarceration in Aceh in the 1960s. Kadir survived the mass murder of suspected communists by the Indonesian government that cost between 500,000 and two million lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
ID
Original language
Country
Indonesia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ID
Production Companies
- SET Film Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Poet about?
The poet Ibrahim Kadir plays himself in a political drama about his arrest and incarceration in Aceh in the 1960s. Kadir survived the mass murder of suspected communists by the Indonesian governmen...
Who directed The Poet?
The Poet was directed by Garin Nugroho.
How long is The Poet?
The Poet has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Poet released?
The Poet was released on November 7, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Poet?
The main cast of The Poet includes Ibrahim Kadir, Piet Burnama, El Manik, M. Junus Melalatoa, M. Din.