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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.

Personal Information

Birthdate

1921-03-20

-1971-01-02

Birthplace

Fort de Kock, Dutch East Indies

Known for

Directing