5 Films About Heroes' Day That Awaken Nationalism

Film Kartini (Legacy Pictures)

JAKARTA - November 10 is always interpreted as Heroes' Day. Various stories about the struggle of heroes are presented in a wide screen or animation format.

This can be a lesson about the picture of the atmosphere of war. Starting from the design to customized costumes, you can watch a series of films about heroes who can raise the spirit of nationalism below:

A group of cadets worked on the island of Java in 1947. They were connected to General Sudirman's headquarters where they were asked to carry out secret duties by throwing attacks on the airfield.

They were determined to fight against the injustice of General Van Mook in August 1947. The cadets met various groups with their respective goals. The Garuda Blood Film stars Lukman Sardi, Donny Alamsyah, Darius Sinathrya, Ario Bayu, and Teuku Rifnu Wikana.

As the name implies, this film highlights the life of the first indigenous bishop in the Dutch East Indies named Albertus Soegijapranata SJ. He poured his experience of facing Indonesian history through the reflection he wrote.

Soegija received an award from President Soekarno as the title of National Hero.

It doesn't seem fair if you don't mention the film Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka. This film tells the role of the First President of Indonesia who fights for the independence of Indonesia.

Directed by Hanung Bramantyo, Soekarno is played nicely by Ario Bayu. In addition, this film is played by Maudy Koesnadi, Lukman Sardi, Tanta Ginting, and Tika Bravani.

KH Hasyim Asy'ari (played by Ikranagara) is one of the big religious figures who refuses to pay tribute to Japan. According to him, the action was not in accordance with Islamic teachings.

Because of his statement, KH Hasyim Asy'ari was arrested by Japan and fought against everything. The film Sang Kiai was played by Christine Hakim, Agus Kuncoro, Adipati Dolken, and Meriza Febriani.

Kartini is a fighter of Indonesian women's emancipation. In this film, Kartini fights for the rights of every child and society by establishing schools and jobs. Kartini also faced a number of conflicts on her way.

The character Kartini is played with pleasure by actress Dian Sastrowardoyo. Therefore this film became one of the works that catapulted her name.