Usmar Ismail

Usmar Ismail

Biography

Usmar Ismail (born March 20, 1921 - January 2, 1971) was an Indonesian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is dubbed the godfather of Indonesian films. The date of Indonesia's National Film Day (March 30), is dated from the first day of shooting Darah dan Doa (1950), Ismail's third film.

Known For: Directing

Birthday: 1921-03-20

Place of Birth: Fort de Kock, Dutch East Indies

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