
Born February 19, 1923 — Died March 19, 2002
From Binjai, North Sumatra province, Indonesia
Also known as Бахтиар Сиагиан
Bachtiar Siagian was arguably the most prominent leftist film maker and theorist during the early years of Indonesia's national cinema. He wrote and directed 13 films from 1955-1965, making him one of the most prolific indigenous Indonesian filmmakers of the era. However, he and his work were target...