The Poet(2000)
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The Poet Synopsis
The poet Ibrahim Kadir plays himself in a political drama about his arrest and incarceration in Aceh in the 1960s. Kadir survived the mass murder of suspected communists by the Indonesian government that cost between 500,000 and two million lives.
The Poet (2000) is a drama and documentary film directed by Garin Nugroho, released on November 7, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ibrahim Kadir, Piet Burnama, El Manik and M. Junus Melalatoa. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Garin Nugroho
- Writers:
- Nana Mulyana, Garin Nugroho
- Producers:
- Icang S. Tisnamiharja, Garin Nugroho
- Cinematographer:
- Winaldha E. Melalatoa
- Production:
- SET Film Workshop
- Status:
- Released
The Poet Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ibrahim Kadir
Ibrahim Kadir
as Himself
Piet Burnama
as Lelaki Anakku
El Manik
as Ceh Cinta
- M. Junus Melalatoa
M. Junus Melalatoa
as Ceh Tua
- M. Din
M. Din
as Ceh Muda
Amak Baldjun
as Lelaki Sholat
José Rizal Manua
as Sipir
- Ella Gayo
Ella Gayo
as Jalil
Fuad Idris
as Lelaki Tutup Telinga
- Berliana Febryanti
Berliana Febryanti
as Wanita Dapur Muda
Aty Cancer
as Wanita Dapur Tua 1
- Jubaedah
Jubaedah
as Wanita Dapur Tua 2
Key crew
Directed by Garin Nugroho, written by Nana Mulyana and Garin Nugroho, produced by Icang S. Tisnamiharja and Garin Nugroho.
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The Poet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Poet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Poet online?
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Who stars in The Poet?
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The main cast of The Poet (2000) includes Ibrahim Kadir, Piet Burnama, El Manik, M. Junus Melalatoa and M. Din. The film was directed by Garin Nugroho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Poet released?
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The Poet was released on November 7, 2000 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Poet worth watching?
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The Poet (2000) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.