First Indonesian Film Released

Date: March 30, 1950 • Location: Rome, Italy

Usmar Ismail began shooting Darah dan Doa, widely recognised as the first Indonesian film.

Usmar Ismail was an Indonesian film director, author, journalist and revolutionary of Minangkabau descent. He is widely regarded as the native Indonesian pioneer of Indonesian cinema.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Italy's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.