M. Soleh Ruslani

Movies

Fatahillah
Director of Photography
Disappointed after seeing his homeland, Pasai, destroyed by the Portuguese, Fadhilah Khan, later known as Fatahillah or Fala Tehan, completes his education in the Holy Land, then joins Sultan Trenggono who rules the Sultanate of Demak. He gains a respectable position as a cleric, then marries the sister of the Emperor, Ratu Pembayun, and Ratu Ayu, the widow of Pati Unus, who died in the battle against the Portuguese in Malacca. The Portuguese want to establish a fort at Sunda Kelapa. But the Sultanate of Demak is determined to wage a war against the Portuguese. Fatahillah is elected as the commanding officer, and he conquers Sunda Kelapa, and changes its name to Jayakarta, which later became Jakarta.
Joe Turun ke Desa
Producer
City students come to the village for KKN with all their arrogance and pretentiousness, led by a fat student named Joe (Didi Petet). Many problems arise, starting from Budi (James Lapian) and Imam (Leroy Oesmani) who are not doing KKN well, but instead competing for a beautiful village flower named Neneng (Deasy Ratnasari). Likewise with Pinky (Meriam Bellina) and May (Sylvana Herman) who went down to the village as if they were going to shop at an elite shop. Their arrival also made the village hoodlums feel angry, so that the KKN activities were disturbed.
The Big Talkers
Cinematography
Jamal and Kamil sell clothes on a street corner in Jakarta. The police often chase them. Over time, Jamal becomes angry and intends to change his luck by talking big and “selling” himself. He dresses up to look and act like a rich man, but tastelessly.
In Love
Director of Photography
Although Ayu has been honest, Sutra is continuously haunted by the fact that Ayu was not a virgin when they married, even after five years of marriage. As a result, Sutra always faces problems in having sex with his wife. Then when he finds out that Ayu met her old friend, Manaseh, Sutra becomes increasingly suspicious and his mental state grows unstable. He himself has a relationship with Rhoda Darsono, who has a very possessive nature. This disturbs Sutra, who only wants to have fun with her. Just when Sutra starts to realise his mistake, he is murdered.
Hati yang Perawan
Director of Photography
Since childhood, Nanin’s parents taught her to be a pious woman and show devotion to her husband. But Nanin has difficulties in expressing it, although her marriage with Hendrawan has been blessed with two children. As a husband, Hendrawan neglects his wife’s feelings. Hendrawan, who lives in Jakarta, starts to cheat with another woman, Eva. Eva even tells Nanin, in Bandung, about her marriage plan with Hendrawan. When Nanin’s inner turmoil reaches its peak, she meets Salman, a student of ITB (Institute of Technology, Bandung). Nanin and Salman share similar views towards life, which make them really close. Hendrawan finds out about this relationship and he is jealous. At the same time, Nanin files for divorce. Hendrawan’s mother tries to prevent the separation while her husband blames Nanin for not being able to take care of him. Nanin doesn’t care anymore. After Salman gets his engineering degree, their friendship gets closer and divorce is inevitable.
The Narrow Bridge
Director of Photography
About a teacher who tries to bring change to a backward village and is resented for his efforts.
Attack at Dawn
Cinematography
After the Japanese occupation, the Indonesian people began fighting for independence, culminating with the 1 March 1949 general attack on the Dutch-held capital at Yogyakarta, led by Suharto. Amidst this backdrop two families face their own, personal issues.
Assoy
Director of Photography
Hetty searches for her father, Syachrin Mulyadi, who left a long time ago to find fortune. She takes with her a necklace that was given by Syachrin to her late mother. Syachrin has become a producer and is making a film titled “Assoy”. During a birthday party of Mrs. Lies, Hetty sings a song that was composed specially by Syachrin for his wife, and this helps them to meet. The film uses songs, top singers, and a touching story, to repeat the successful formula that started with the film Terang Boelan. The singers Elvy Sukaesih, Lies Saodah, and Mansjur are popular Dangdut singers of the time, while Hetty Koes Endang was a rising pop singer. The appearance of the comedy Surya Group was designed as an added attraction, though it becomes more of a distraction.