Ratna (Asmara/Suska) is hailed as the first Indonesian woman director. She directed Sedap Malam, Musim Bunga di Selabintana, Dr. Samsi, Nelajan, and Dewi dan Pemilihan Umum. Investigating and validating Ratna, her films, and her contribution in performing arts and film, firing the canon (s) (if there are any canons) in Indonesian cinema.