The team involved in the making of Sang Penari decided to make love the principal theme of the movie. It was a challenge to adapt the novel into a film, because of the many layers. There is the political aspect, the cultural aspect and there is also a love story embedded within. "The story itself is very complicated, it has many dimensions, many layers.
I thought that it would be good to bring it to a larger audience", says Ifa Isfansyah, the man behind the film. I found the story very powerful, very important. I re-read the first two books, and read the third book in 2008 before embarking on the project. Therefore when I was approached by the producer to direct Sang Penari, I was very happy. Films on the subject are always made through an urban point of view. "In Indonesian cinema, not many films have been made on the subject matter of communism as seen from the eyes of the rural community. Director Ifa Isfansyah read the first two books when he was in high-school, and the story touched a chord within him, so much so that he did not hesitate for a moment when presented with the opportunity to adapt the novel into a film. Sang Penari -The Dancer is based on a trilogy of books, Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk, by Ahmad Tohari. The award-winning movie “The Dancer” directed by Ifa Isfansyah will be screened on Thursday 23rd of February as part of the programme. Sang Penari-The Dancer showing in Singapore The Alliance Française de Singapour presents A Javanese Affair – a week showcasing Indonesian culture in Singapore from 21 February to 25 February 2012.
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