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Kartini: Princess of Java (2017)
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Original name: Kartini
Genre: Biography, Drama, Family, History
Country: Indonesia, Netherlands
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Kartini is an Indonesian drama biographical film of a national heroine, Kartini. Kartini was a prominent Indonesian national heroine from Java. She was also a pioneer in the area of education for girls and women's rights for Indonesians.
Style:
emotional, indonesian
Plot:
national hero, princess, female protagonist, education, women's rights, biopic, love, village, school, women, teacher, wedding, student, life, mother, feminism, aristocracy, father, historical figure, feminist, tradition, arranged marriage, colonialism, marriage, friend ...
Time:
20th century, 1900s
Place:
indonesia
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Place:
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Story:
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Style:
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