Diponegoro 1830
Short animation
The film tells the story of Pangeran Diponegoro, the leader of the Java War (1825-1830), who is arrested by the Dutch East Indies government in Magelang on Sunday, March 28th, 1830. Afflicted by malaria, Diponegoro is brought to Batavia via Semarang, a journey by boat that he has never experienced before, accompanied by his close relatives and vassals. This journey becomes a turning point in Diponegoro's life, as he reflects on his past as a respected leader with thousands of followers who was once the Dutch government's worst nightmare, and now finds himself waiting for the government's decision on his future as a political prisoner in Batavia's city hall for 26 days. It is a reflection of Diponegoro's journey from being a "ratu adil" (just king) to a man who has lost everything. The film takes inspiration from the painting of Javanese artist Raden Saleh, depicting the arrest of Diponegoro, with Raden Saleh's painting providing visual references for the animation, including the art style, clothing models, color palette, and romanticism styles of painting.
Directors
Gata Mahardika & Subiyanto
Producers
Subiyanto & Peter Carey
Scriptwriter
Subiyanto & Peter Carey
Screenplay
Gata Mahardika
Editor
Subiyanto
Music composer
Gardika Gigih
Music player
Nanang Bayu Aji
Sound Design
Victor Praditya
Animators
Gata Mahardika
Muhammad Asyrafi
Raditya Satmanu
Iksan Wibowo
Yohanes Andi Setianto
Background Artists
Gata Mahardika
Eka Apriliawan
Aufalia Maula
Casts
Retnoningsih : Yudha Rena Mahanani
Diponegoro : Jamaluddin Latif
Kapten Roeps : Banyu Bening
Mayor de Stuers : Banyu Bening
Adrianus Johannes (Jan) Bik : Faris Cholish
Joyosuroto : Muhammad Asyrafi
Bantengwareng : Banyu Bening
Production year:
2020
Genre:
Biography/historical drama
Length:
17 minutes
In our portrayal of national heroes, they are often depicted as stern, heroic, and flawless figures. However, we often forget that they were also human beings with emotions and vulnerabilities. This short film aims to highlight the human side of Pangeran Diponegoro, showing how he processed his defeat after incessantly fighting against colonization.
Through this film, we want to explore the emotional journey of Pangeran Diponegoro as he grapples with the aftermath of war. We aim to delve into his psyche and depict his internal struggles, conflicts, and vulnerabilities in the face of defeat. By humanizing Diponegoro, we hope to portray a more complex and nuanced perspective of this national hero, beyond his well-known heroic image.
Additionally, this film seeks to infuse emotion into the rigid and cold historical texts. We aim to bring life to the historical narratives by presenting them in a different medium, one that resonates with the audience on an emotional level. We want to challenge the traditional approach to portraying history and offer a fresh perspective that evokes empathy and understanding.
The screenplay for this film is based on in-depth research conducted by historian Peter Carey, who drew from various sources, including colonial officials' records, media accounts, and Diponegoro's own writings. We have strived to ensure historical accuracy while also delving into the emotional depth of the protagonist.
We hope to offer a fresh and empathetic perspective on the historical narrative, challenging conventional portrayals and inviting the audience to connect with Diponegoro's human experience.