I Saw Her in Motion

commissioned by Directorate General of Cultural Diplomacy, Promotion, and Cooperation (Ditjen DPKSK), the Ministry of Culture; supported by Sinematek Indonesia and Kelas Liarsip.

Duration 77 minutes

Synopsis

I Saw Her in Motion is an essay film that re-examines the lives and works of pioneering female directors Ratna Asmara and Kay Mander—who were active in the early days of Indonesian independence. Amidst dominant narratives shaped by male directors and state-oriented documentaries, this project highlights their contributions, challenges gender narratives, and opens new avenues for understanding the history of Indonesian cinema.

Film credit:

Writer and Director: Umi Lestari

Featuring Firdaus (from Sinematek Indonesia)

Camera Person: Efi Sri Handayani and Star Jessalyn S.

Editor: Mahardika Yudha