Bachtiar Siagian

Bachtiar Siagian was arguably the most prominent leftist film maker and theorist during the early years of Indonesia's national cinema. He wrote and directed 13 films from 1955-1965, making him one of the most prolific indigenous Indonesian filmmakers of the era. However, he and his work were targeted by Suharto's anti-communist purge of 1966. He was imprisoned without trial for 12 years and all of his work was destroyed. Only in recent years have prints of some of his films begun to re-emerge.

Bachtiar Siagian is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 8 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Bachtiar (2025), Turang (1958), Tjorak Dunia (1955), Piso Surit (1960), Violetta (1962), Njanjian Dilereng Dieng (1964), Kami Bangun Hari Esok (1963), Badja Membara (Nila Meulila) (1961). The recorded credits span 1955 to 2025, including 8 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.