Sultan Agung Mataram 1628 Explained

Sultan Agung Mataram 1628 is a 2018 Indonesian historical film directed by Hanung Bramantyo.[1]

The film is about Sultan Agung Hanyakrakusuma (1593–1646), third king of the Mataram Sultanate, who reigned between 1613 and 1646.[2]

Production

Zainal Darma Abidin researched the background to the movie for four years from 2007 until 2011 in order to create the film. The research took place in Leiden University, the Amsterdam Museum, the remains of Mataram in Kota Gede, Yogya and Kartasura Palace, Imogiri Kings Cemetery, Jakarta Old City and Sunda Kelapa port, the remains of the Batavia Castle, as well as discussion with historians.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Akhirnya "Sultan Agung" diserahkan kepada Hanung Bramantyo. Herman. Wijaya. Balaikita. August 16, 2017. June 12, 2020. id.
  2. Web site: Film "Sultan Agung Mataram 1628". 26 November 2016. 9 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Perjuangan Sultan Agung Mataram Melawan Belanda Akan Difilmkan. 9 December 2016.