Teguh Karya
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Teguh Karya was an Indonesia
n film director. Starting his entertainment career in theatre, he made his directorial debut with the 1968 children's film
Jenderal Kancil, with his first adult oriented film, Wajah Laki-Laki, released three years later. He later directed numerous critically acclaimed films, including Cinta Pertama
, Badai Pasti Berlalu
, and November 1828
. In 2001 Karya died from complications from a 1998 stroke.
. He was the first child of Chinese Indonesians Laksana Karya (Tjon Hok) and Naomi Yahya ; there was some Bantenese
descent from his grandmother. He attended elementary school in Pandeglang, but moved to Jakarta
for junior high school, where he struggled with the exact science
s but did well in the creative arts
and history.
Karya studied at the Academy of Art, Drama, and Film in Yogyakarta from 1954 to 1955. He then studied at the Indonesian National Theater Academy in Jakarta from 1957 to 1961, where he obtained experience as an actor. He later studied at the East–West Center
in Honolulu, Hawaii from 1962 to 1963.
Karya released his first film in 1968, Jenderal Kancil (General Deer Mouse), while working at Hotel Indonesia
as a stage manager. It was directed at children. That same year he established Teater Populer at his home in Tanah Abang
, Jakarta, mainly from ATNI students; he often booked them to perform at Hotel Indonesia. The troupe later went on to produce critically acclaimed dramas, including 1971's Pernikahan Darah (Blood Marriage), 1973's Inspektur Jenderal, Kopral Woyzeck (Inspector General, Corporal Woyzeck), and 1974's Perempuan Pilihan Dewa (Woman Chosen by the Gods).
In 1971, Karya released his first adult-oriented film, Wajah Seorang Laki-Laki (The Face of a Boy). Two years later he released Cinta Pertama (First Love), which garnered him his first Citra Award and launched the acting career of its star, Christine Hakim
. It was followed by three more romances
, Ranjang Pengantin (Wedding Bed), Kawin Lari (Elope), and Perkawinan Semusim (A Season's Marriage).
Karya's most commercially successful work, Badai Pasti Berlalu
(The Storm Will Surely Pass), was released in 1977. Based on a novel of the same name
by Marga T
, it was watched by 212,551 people in its original run. It later won four awards at the 1977 Indonesian Film Festival
.
Two years later, Teguh directed the historical epic November 1828, which received six Citra Awards. It was followed by Di Balik Kelambu
(Behind the Screen), Secangkir Kopi Pahit (A Cup of Bitter Coffee), Doea Tanda Mata (Two Eye Marks), Ibunda (Mother) and Pacar Ketinggalan Kereta (Lover Left Behind by the Train).
Karya also directed sinetron, or Indonesian soap operas. He released his first sinetron, Pulang (Go Home) in 1987.
In 1998, Karya suffered from a stroke, which caused some memory loss and put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He died in Mintoharjo Navy Hospital in Central Jakarta
in 2001.
, Djajakusuma, and Usmar Ismail
.
as "countless") Citra Awards.
In 2005, the Twilite Orchestra held a memorial concert featuring songs from Karya's films. Performers included people he had directed, such as Berlian Hutauruk
, as well as pop stars like Krisdayanti
and Ruth Sahanaya
.
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n film director. Starting his entertainment career in theatre, he made his directorial debut with the 1968 children's film
Children's film
A children's film is a film aimed for children as its audience. As opposed to a family film, no special effort is made to make the film attractive for other audiences. The film may or may not be about children. In Unshrinking the Kids: Children's Cinema and the Family Film which is a chapter in In...
Jenderal Kancil, with his first adult oriented film, Wajah Laki-Laki, released three years later. He later directed numerous critically acclaimed films, including Cinta Pertama
Cinta Pertama (1973 film)
Cinta Pertama is a 1973 film directed by Teguh Karya. Starring Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, and N. Riantiarno, it tells the story of Ade, a young woman who falls in love with Bastian, an ex-convict, yet is engaged to Johny, who raped Bastian's wife and caused her to be killed in the resulting...
, Badai Pasti Berlalu
Badai Pasti Berlalu (film)
Badai Pasti Berlalu is a 1977 Indonesian film based on the novel of the same name by Marga T. It was directed by Teguh Karya and starred Christine Hakim, Roy Marten and Slamet Rahardjo.-Plot:...
, and November 1828
November 1828
November 1828 is a 1979 Indonesian historical drama directed by Teguh Karya. Production cost an estimated Rp 240 million, making it the most expensive Indonesian movie up to that point. It tells the story of a village struggling against the Dutch colonial military during the Java War, and touches...
. In 2001 Karya died from complications from a 1998 stroke.
Biography
Teguh Karya was born Steve Liem Tjoan Hok on 22 September 1937 in Pandeglang, BantenBanten
Banten is a province of Indonesia in Java. Formerly part of the Province of West Java, it was made a separate province in 2000.The administrative center is Serang. Preliminary results from the 2010 census counted some 10.6 million people.-Geography:...
. He was the first child of Chinese Indonesians Laksana Karya (Tjon Hok) and Naomi Yahya ; there was some Bantenese
Bantenese
The Bantenese are people living in Banten Province in Java, just west of Jakarta. The area of Banten province corresponds more or less with the area of the former Banten Sultanate...
descent from his grandmother. He attended elementary school in Pandeglang, but moved to Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
for junior high school, where he struggled with the exact science
Exact science
An exact science is any field of science capable of accurate quantitative expression or precise predictions and rigorous methods of testing hypotheses, especially reproducible experiments involving quantifiable predictions and measurements...
s but did well in the creative arts
Creative Arts
Creative arts is the term used to describe different types of art. Specifically, to introduce fine art ideas, techniques, skills and media. It is generally used as an umbrella for Dramaturgy, Music , Graphic Arts/Cartooning, Performing Arts, Film and Publishing, Galleries and Museums and the Visual...
and history.
Karya studied at the Academy of Art, Drama, and Film in Yogyakarta from 1954 to 1955. He then studied at the Indonesian National Theater Academy in Jakarta from 1957 to 1961, where he obtained experience as an actor. He later studied at the East–West Center
East–West Center
The East–West Center , headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an education and research organization established by the U.S. Congress in 1960 to strengthen relations and understanding among the peoples and nations of Asia, the Pacific and the United States....
in Honolulu, Hawaii from 1962 to 1963.
Karya released his first film in 1968, Jenderal Kancil (General Deer Mouse), while working at Hotel Indonesia
Hotel Indonesia
Hotel Indonesia - Kempinski, commonly abbreviated as HI, is one of the oldest and best known hotels in Indonesia. Located in Central Jakarta, it is one of the first 5-star hotels in the country. For many years, it has been the city's major landmark. Its fame is often linked to the country's...
as a stage manager. It was directed at children. That same year he established Teater Populer at his home in Tanah Abang
Tanah Abang
Tanah Abang is a subdistrict of Central Jakarta, Indonesia. The subdistrict hosts the biggest textile market in Southeast Asia, Tanah Abang Market...
, Jakarta, mainly from ATNI students; he often booked them to perform at Hotel Indonesia. The troupe later went on to produce critically acclaimed dramas, including 1971's Pernikahan Darah (Blood Marriage), 1973's Inspektur Jenderal, Kopral Woyzeck (Inspector General, Corporal Woyzeck), and 1974's Perempuan Pilihan Dewa (Woman Chosen by the Gods).
In 1971, Karya released his first adult-oriented film, Wajah Seorang Laki-Laki (The Face of a Boy). Two years later he released Cinta Pertama (First Love), which garnered him his first Citra Award and launched the acting career of its star, Christine Hakim
Christine Hakim
Herlina Christine Natalia Hakim , also known by the popular name Christine Hakim, is an Indonesian actress, film producer, and activist. Born to a devout Muslim family of a mixed-race background in Jambi, she grew up in Yogyakarta, aspiring to be an architect or psychologist...
. It was followed by three more romances
Romance film
Romance films are love stories that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate involvement of the main characters and the journey that their love takes through courtship or marriage. Romance films make the love story or the search for love the main plot focus...
, Ranjang Pengantin (Wedding Bed), Kawin Lari (Elope), and Perkawinan Semusim (A Season's Marriage).
Karya's most commercially successful work, Badai Pasti Berlalu
Badai Pasti Berlalu (film)
Badai Pasti Berlalu is a 1977 Indonesian film based on the novel of the same name by Marga T. It was directed by Teguh Karya and starred Christine Hakim, Roy Marten and Slamet Rahardjo.-Plot:...
(The Storm Will Surely Pass), was released in 1977. Based on a novel of the same name
Badai Pasti Berlalu (novel)
Badai Pasti Berlalu is an Indonesian novel written by Marga T and published in 1974. It spawned award-winning film, music album, and a song of the same name.-Plot:...
by Marga T
Marga T
Marga Tjoa is an Indonesian popular romance and children's literature writer better known by the pen name Marga T. One of Indonesia's most prolific writers, she first became well-known in 1971 for her serial Karmila that was published as a book in 1973 and later made into a film...
, it was watched by 212,551 people in its original run. It later won four awards at the 1977 Indonesian Film Festival
Indonesian Film Festival
Festival Film Indonesia or known as FFI is an annual film festival organised by Indonesian Film Festival Committee...
.
Two years later, Teguh directed the historical epic November 1828, which received six Citra Awards. It was followed by Di Balik Kelambu
Di Balik Kelambu
Di Balik Kelambu is a 1983 Indonesian film directed by Teguh Karya. It stars Christine Hakim and Slamet Rahardjo.-Plot:...
(Behind the Screen), Secangkir Kopi Pahit (A Cup of Bitter Coffee), Doea Tanda Mata (Two Eye Marks), Ibunda (Mother) and Pacar Ketinggalan Kereta (Lover Left Behind by the Train).
Karya also directed sinetron, or Indonesian soap operas. He released his first sinetron, Pulang (Go Home) in 1987.
In 1998, Karya suffered from a stroke, which caused some memory loss and put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He died in Mintoharjo Navy Hospital in Central Jakarta
Central Jakarta
Central Jakarta is one of the five cities which form Jakarta, Indonesia. It had 898,883 inhabitants at the 2010 Census.Central Jakarta is the smallest in area and population of the five cities of Jakarta. It is the administrative and political center of Jakarta and Indonesia...
in 2001.
Influences
Karya's work was influenced by numerous directors and stage managers, including Asrul SaniAsrul Sani
Asrul Sani was born in Rao, Pasaman, West Sumatra on June 10th, 1926 and died on January 11 2004. He was a prominent Indonesian film producer and reporter. In 1946, along with Chairil Anwar and Rivai Apin, he founded "gelanggang seniman". He was editor of magazines such as Pujangga Baru, Gema,...
, Djajakusuma, and Usmar Ismail
Usmar Ismail
Usmar Ismail was a prominent Indonesian film director. He was a Minangkabau descent. He was widely regarded as the native Indonesian pioneer of the Cinema of Indonesia although films made by the Dutch dated back to around 1926....
.
Legacy
Karya won numerous (described by The Jakarta PostThe Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post is a daily English language newspaper in Indonesia. The paper is owned by PT Bina Media Tenggara, and the head office is in the nation's capital, Jakarta....
as "countless") Citra Awards.
In 2005, the Twilite Orchestra held a memorial concert featuring songs from Karya's films. Performers included people he had directed, such as Berlian Hutauruk
Berlian Hutauruk
Berlian Hutauruk is an Indonesian soprano of Batak descent. Beginning her career singing religious music in church, Hutauruk later sang for movie soundtracks and released a solo album...
, as well as pop stars like Krisdayanti
Krisdayanti
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and Ruth Sahanaya
Ruth Sahanaya
Ruth Sahanaya is an Indonesian singer. She rose to fame in the late 1980s and is perhaps best known for her hit song "Kaulah Segalanya". She has toured internationally, been the Indonesian representative at many music festivals, and has received multiple awards...
.
Personal life
Karya never married, although he occasionally dated. When asked why, he said that there everyone had "rooms" in them, for art, friends, country, and other things; the order these rooms were filled was different for each person.Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Jenderal Kancil (General Deermouse) | Directorial debut |
| 1971 | Wajah Laki-Laki (Face of a Man) | |
| 1973 | Cinta Pertama Cinta Pertama (1973 film) Cinta Pertama is a 1973 film directed by Teguh Karya. Starring Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, and N. Riantiarno, it tells the story of Ade, a young woman who falls in love with Bastian, an ex-convict, yet is engaged to Johny, who raped Bastian's wife and caused her to be killed in the resulting... (First Love) |
|
| 1974 | Ranjang Pengantin (Wedding Bed) | |
| 1975 | Kawin Lari (Elope) | |
| 1977 | Perkawinan Semusim (A Season's Wedding) | |
| 1977 | Badai Pasti Berlalu Badai Pasti Berlalu (film) Badai Pasti Berlalu is a 1977 Indonesian film based on the novel of the same name by Marga T. It was directed by Teguh Karya and starred Christine Hakim, Roy Marten and Slamet Rahardjo.-Plot:... (The Storm Will Surely Pass) |
|
| 1979 | November 1828 | |
| 1983 | Di Balik Kelambu Di Balik Kelambu Di Balik Kelambu is a 1983 Indonesian film directed by Teguh Karya. It stars Christine Hakim and Slamet Rahardjo.-Plot:... (Behind the Screen) |
|
| 1983 | Secangkir Kopi Pahit (A Cup of Bitter Coffee) | |
| 1984 | Doea Tanda Mata (Two Eye Marks) | |
| 1986 | Ibunda (Mother) | |
| 1986 | Pacar Ketinggalan Kereta (Lover Left Behind by the Train) |
External links
- Teguh Karya at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...