Pidi Baiq

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Pidi Baiq

Born August 8, 1972 · Bandung, West Java, Indonesia (age 54)

Pidi Baiq is a multitalented artist from Indonesia. He is a novel and book writer, lecturer, illustrator, comic artist, musician and songwriter. His name became known through the band The Panas Dalam which was founded in 1995.

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Dilan 1997Dilan 1997 · 2026
Dilan 1997
7.32026
MovieDramaRomance
Dilan is an ITB student who returned from Cuba in March 1997. In the midst of the heated political situation leading up to the Reformation.
SadaliSadali · 2026
Sadali
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MovieDramaRomance
Three years after his love story ended, Sadali chooses a quiet life as a painter in Magelang and prepares for the most important exhibition of his career. His tranquility is disturbed when he hears the news of Mera's marriage and reunites with Mera and Arnaza, two figures from his past who have left scars. Trapped between regret, suppressed love, and a search for identity, Sadali must choose between being tied to the past or moving towards new meanings in love and art.
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Dan Bandung · 2026
Dan Bandung
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MovieDramaRomance
Basil, a working-studying Fine Arts student, falls in love with Elma after meeting her at a Persib soccer match. He creates a t-shirt featuring her image that goes viral, leading to their acquaintance and eventual dating. However, their relationship faces opposition from Elma's father, forcing Basil to fight for his love amidst various obstacles.
Dilan 1983Dilan 1983 · 2024
Dilan 1983
6.32024
MovieDramaRomance
In this 1980s prequel, Dilan reunites with his elementary school friends after a year and a half away and tries to impress a new transfer student.
AncikaAncika · 2024
Ancika
5.92024
MovieDramaRomance
When the former leader of a motorcycle crew tries to win the heart of an unconventional student, his romantic pursuit quickly turns into a bumpy ride.
Dilan 1990Dilan 1990 · 2018
Dilan 1990
7.62018
MovieDramaRomance
At a Bandung high school, charming and rebellious Dilan vies for the affections of shy new student Milea.
MileaMilea · 2020
Milea
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MovieDramaRomance
Years after his teen romance with Milea, a now-adult Dilan tells his version of their love story when a high school reunion brings them back together.
Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997 · 2026
Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997
2026
MovieDocumentary
Behind the Scenes of Dilan (Di Balik Layar Dilan) is an approximately 75-minute observational documentary that captures Ariel NOAH’s journey as he is entrusted with the role of the adult Dilan—a decision that immediately sparked public debate. Amidst the commentary, expectations, and the weight of nostalgia attached to the figure of Dilan, the film goes beyond simply observing the acting process; it dissects how a fictional character transforms into a collective memory contested by many. From Bandung as the birthplace of the myth, through intimate reading rooms, to the final day of shooting, the documentary follows Ariel's transformation as a human being, a public figure, and a new vessel for an icon. Ultimately, the film poses one profound question: when a myth changes bodies, who is truly being tested—the actor, the character, or the audience's own memory?

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Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997 · 2026
Behind the Scenes of Dilan ITB 1997
2026
MovieDocumentary
Behind the Scenes of Dilan (Di Balik Layar Dilan) is an approximately 75-minute observational documentary that captures Ariel NOAH’s journey as he is entrusted with the role of the adult Dilan—a decision that immediately sparked public debate. Amidst the commentary, expectations, and the weight of nostalgia attached to the figure of Dilan, the film goes beyond simply observing the acting process; it dissects how a fictional character transforms into a collective memory contested by many. From Bandung as the birthplace of the myth, through intimate reading rooms, to the final day of shooting, the documentary follows Ariel's transformation as a human being, a public figure, and a new vessel for an icon. Ultimately, the film poses one profound question: when a myth changes bodies, who is truly being tested—the actor, the character, or the audience's own memory?

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