W.S. Rendra
Biography
W.S. Rendra was born on November 7, 1935 in Surakarta, Dutch East Indies as Willibrordus Surendra Broto. He was an actor, known for Al Kautsar (1977), Lari dari Blora (2007) and Kantata Takwa (2008). He passed away on August 6, 2009 in Depok, Indonesia.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 1977, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Experimental documentary, with animation, shot during a gala concert by the Kantata Takwa Orchestra.
Movie - 1977, 2h 15m • as Sony
A rare film that was censored for many years, the story featured protesting university students in the process of self-discovery.
Movie - 1977, 2h 15m • as Joki
Joki Tobing, a rebellious young man, arrives from Medan and works as a reporter. His reports cause him to be fired by his chief editor, and even his uncle, in whose house he is staying, throws him out. He reports on his uncle’s corruption, which also relates to his own father.