A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Birthplace:
Manado, Indonesia
Born:
March 26, 1933
Died:
January 24, 1996
Ahmad Salim (26 March 1933 – 24 January 1996), better known by his birth name Wim Umboh but also known by the Chinese name Liem Yan Yung, was an Indonesian director who is best known for his melodramatic romances. During his career, which spanned more than forty years, Umboh directed close to fifty movies, which garnered 29 Citra Awards from the Indonesian Film Festival. An authoritarian director who strove for perfection, Umboh was known for experimenting with different technologies and, according to fellow director Teguh Karya, memorised the entire dialogue of his films during shooting. He preferred medium and close-up shots. Umboh influenced numerous Indonesian directors, including Karya, Slamet Rahardjo, Garin Nugroho, and Arifin C. Noer, and his work launched the careers of several Indonesian stars, including Sophan Sophiaan and Roy Marten. Among his most famous works are Pengantin Remadja (Teenage Bride; 1971), Mama (1972), and Pengemis dan Tukang Becak (The Beggar and the Pedicab Driver; 1978), the last of which was Umboh's personal favourite.
Director:
1955 Dibalik Dinding
1956 Terang Bulan Terang di Kali
1958 Arriany
1960 Istana yang Hilang
1960 Mendung Sendja Hari
1961 Djumpa Diperjalanan
1963 Bintang Ketjil
1965 Apa jang Kau Tangisi
1965 The Tiger of Kemayoran
1970 Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran
1971 Biarlah Aku Pergi
1971 Pengantin Remaja
1972 Mama
1972 Perkawinan
1974 Senyum di Pagi Bulan Desember
1975 Cinta
1976 Something Beautiful
1977 Kugapai Cintamu
1981 A General's Daughter
1982 Wedding 83
1983 Johanna
1983 The Bridegroom of Blue Beach
1984 Marriage Haze
1985 Shards of Broken Pearl
1986 A Cup of Indecisive Wine
1986 Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji
1988 Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
1990 Pengantin
1991 Pengantin Remaja
Editor:
1955 Dibalik Dinding
1956 Terang Bulan Terang di Kali
1958 Arriany
1960 Istana yang Hilang
1960 Mendung Sendja Hari
1961 Djumpa Diperjalanan
1963 Bintang Ketjil
1965 Apa jang Kau Tangisi
1965 The Tiger of Kemayoran
1970 Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran
1971 Biarlah Aku Pergi
1971 Pengantin Remaja
1972 Mama
1972 Perkawinan
1974 Senyum di Pagi Bulan Desember
1975 Cinta
1976 Impian Perawan (Melati)
1976 Something Beautiful
1977 Kugapai Cintamu
1981 A General's Daughter
1982 Wedding 83
1983 Johanna
1983 The Bridegroom of Blue Beach
1984 Marriage Haze
1985 Shards of Broken Pearl
1986 A Cup of Indecisive Wine
1986 Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji
1988 Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
1990 Pengantin
1991 Pengantin Remaja
Producer:
1955 Dibalik Dinding
1956 Terang Bulan Terang di Kali
1958 Arriany
1960 Istana yang Hilang
1960 Mendung Sendja Hari
1961 Djumpa Diperjalanan
1963 Bintang Ketjil
1965 Apa jang Kau Tangisi
1965 The Tiger of Kemayoran
1970 Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran
1971 Biarlah Aku Pergi
1971 Pengantin Remaja
1972 Mama
1972 Perkawinan
1974 Chased by Sins
1974 Senyum di Pagi Bulan Desember
1975 Cinta
1976 Impian Perawan (Melati)
1976 Something Beautiful
1977 Kugapai Cintamu
1981 A General's Daughter
1982 Wedding 83
1983 Johanna
1983 The Bridegroom of Blue Beach
1984 Marriage Haze
1985 Shards of Broken Pearl
1986 A Cup of Indecisive Wine
1986 Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji
1988 Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
1990 Pengantin
1991 Pengantin Remaja
Screenplay:
1955 Dibalik Dinding
1956 Terang Bulan Terang di Kali
1958 Arriany
1960 Istana yang Hilang
1960 Mendung Sendja Hari
1961 Djumpa Diperjalanan
1963 Bintang Ketjil
1965 Apa jang Kau Tangisi
1965 The Tiger of Kemayoran
1970 Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran
1971 Biarlah Aku Pergi
1971 Pengantin Remaja
1972 Mama
1972 Perkawinan
1974 Chased by Sins
1974 Senyum di Pagi Bulan Desember
1975 Cinta
1976 Impian Perawan (Melati)
1976 Something Beautiful
1977 Kugapai Cintamu
1978 The Beggar and The Rickshaw Driver
1981 A General's Daughter
1982 Wedding 83
1983 Johanna
1983 The Bridegroom of Blue Beach
1984 Marriage Haze
1985 Shards of Broken Pearl
1986 A Cup of Indecisive Wine
1986 Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji
1988 Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
1990 Pengantin
1991 Pengantin Remaja
Story:
1955 Dibalik Dinding
1956 Gadis Sesat
1956 Terang Bulan Terang di Kali
1958 Arriany
1960 Istana yang Hilang
1960 Mendung Sendja Hari
1961 Djumpa Diperjalanan
1963 Bintang Ketjil
1965 Apa jang Kau Tangisi
1965 The Tiger of Kemayoran
1970 Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran
1971 Biarlah Aku Pergi
1971 Pengantin Remaja
1972 Mama
1972 Perkawinan
1974 Chased by Sins
1974 Senyum di Pagi Bulan Desember
1975 Cinta
1976 Impian Perawan (Melati)
1976 Something Beautiful
1977 Kugapai Cintamu
1978 The Beggar and The Rickshaw Driver
1981 A General's Daughter
1982 Wedding 83
1983 Johanna
1983 The Bridegroom of Blue Beach
1984 Marriage Haze
1985 Shards of Broken Pearl
1986 A Cup of Indecisive Wine
1986 Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji
1988 Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
1990 Pengantin
1991 Pengantin Remaja
Writer:
1955 Dibalik Dinding
1956 Gadis Sesat
1956 Terang Bulan Terang di Kali
1958 Arriany
1960 Istana yang Hilang
1960 Mendung Sendja Hari
1961 Djumpa Diperjalanan
1963 Bintang Ketjil
1965 Apa jang Kau Tangisi
1965 The Tiger of Kemayoran
1970 Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran
1971 Biarlah Aku Pergi
1971 Pengantin Remaja
1972 Mama
1972 Perkawinan
1974 Chased by Sins
1974 Senyum di Pagi Bulan Desember
1975 Cinta
1976 Impian Perawan (Melati)
1976 Something Beautiful
1977 Kugapai Cintamu
1978 The Beggar and The Rickshaw Driver
1981 A General's Daughter
1982 Wedding 83
1983 Johanna
1983 The Bridegroom of Blue Beach
1984 Marriage Haze
1985 Shards of Broken Pearl
1986 A Cup of Indecisive Wine
1986 Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji
1988 Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
1990 Pengantin
1991 Pengantin Remaja
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