Amor dan Humor
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| Amor dan Humor | |
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 A scene from the film | |
| Directed by | Usmar Ismail |
| Screenplay by | Usmar Ismail |
| Produced by | Usmar Ismail Baby Huwae |
| Starring | Baby Huwae Bambang Irawan Rendra Karno Rima Melati |
| Cinematography | Max Tera |
Production companies | Perfini Baby Huwae Film Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Amor dan Humor is a 1961 Indonesian drama film directed and produced by Usmar Ismail and Baby Huwae. It starred Huwae, Bambang Irawan, Rendra Karno, and Rima Melati.
Plot
[edit]Amor dan Humor is a classic Indonesian film that explores the intricacies of a love triangle. The narrative centers around a wealthy man who visits a marketplace with the intention of courting a charming salesgirl. However, she is already in a relationship with a journalist. The plot further thickens with the arrival of a female journalist and photographer, transforming the love triangle into a complex love quadrangle. The film's comedic element is enriched by the performances of the comedy trio Bing Slamet, Mansyur Syah, and Ateng, who provide humorous interludes throughout the story.
Production
[edit]The black-and-white film was directed and produced by Usmar Ismail for Perfini and Baby Huwae for Baby Huwae Film Production.[1] The script was written by Ismail who hired Max Tera as cinematographer and Ardi Ahmad as artistic decorator.[1] It starred Rendra Karno in a leading role co-starring Baby Huwae and featured Bambang Irawan as Huwae's boyfriend, Rima Melati as journalist, and comedian which was portrayed by Bing Slamet, Mansyur Syah, and Ateng.[1]
Release and reception
[edit]Amor dan Humor was released in 1961.[1] The film was digitized by the Film Development Center in 2018 re-released at Kineforum cinema on 17 and 30 March 2021 with a ticket price of Rp. 25,000.[2][3] As of Melati's death in 2022, the film was in the first place on Melati's legendary films list.[3]
Citations
[edit]Works cited
[edit]- Kristanto, J. B. (2005). Katalog film Indonesia, 1926-2005 (in Indonesian). Nalar bekerjasama dengan Fakultas Film dan Televisi, Institut Kesenian Jakarta, [dan] Sinematek Indonesia. ISBN 978-979-99395-3-1.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Kristanto 2005, p. 57.
- ^ "Amor dan Humor". Kineforum (in Indonesian). 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ a b Tim. "5 Film Legendaris Rima Melati, Intan Berduri hingga Ungu Violet". hiburan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-12-24.