Tiga Dara, Three Maidens (1956) dir. Usmar Ismail
the film follows three sisters who live with their father and grandmother. When the eldest sister, Nunung, shows no interest in marrying, her family tries to find a husband for her. Produced using government credit and written in an attempt to cover Perfinis outstanding debts, Tiga Dara was intended to be commercial despite Ismails disapproval of such works. After it was released the film was an immense popular success, launching the careers of its stars, earning the highest box office returns of any Perfini film, and being screened in firstclass cinemas. However, even though Tiga Dara was shown at the 1959 Venice Film Festival and received Best Musical Arrangement at the 1960 Indonesian Film Week, Ismail considered it a compromise of his initial vision for Perfini. Since its release, Tiga Dara has been considered a classic of Indonesian cinema, with themes which remain relevant for modern Indonesian society.
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