Gie

This film is set in the 1960s and is based on the life story of Soe Hok Gie, a critical activisit and writer in those times. From his youth, Gie avidly believed in freedom and in fighting for his beliefs. He also found an affinity for nature. In the midst of political wrangling amongst student groups in his college, Gie becomes embroiled in the growing political crisis and begins his career of writing. But when a new regime arises whose ideas are in conflict with his, Gie sticks by his principles at the risk of losing everything, even his life.

Director: Riri Riza
Genre: Drama / Biography
Rating: PG
Availability: library@esplanade
Accession No: 2007-D-0895
Subtitles: English
Release Year: 2005
Producer: Mira Lesmana
Language: Bahasa Indonesia, English, Mandarin
Production Country: Indonesia

Cast List:

Nicholas Saputra, Jonathan Mulia, Christian Audi, Sita Nursanti, Lukman Sardi, Indra Birowo, Wulan Guritno, Thomas Nawilis, Tutie Kirana, Robby Tumewu, Surya Saputra

Crew:

Writer - Riri Riza
Executive Producer - Harjanto Halim, Jojo Policar and Leo Sutanto
Line Producer - B. Toto Prasetyanto
Music - Thoersi Argeswara
Cinematography - Yudi Datau
Editor - Sastha Sunu
Casting - Noer Achmad Saptadi
Art Director - Iri Supit
Make up - Iri Supit
Assistant Director - Edwin, Muhammad Ichsan and Titien Wattimena
Sound - Satrio Budiono, Handi Ilfat and Boom Suvagondha

Keywords:

Politics - protesters, revolution, freedom, independence, nepotism, democracy, communism
Personalities - Soe Hok Gie, President Soekarno
Countries - Indonesia
Relationships - mother/son, family, friends, teacher/student
Nature - forest, waterfall, mountain, plants, beach
Activities - trekking
People - intellectuals, soldiers, political activists