Biography
Ahmad Salim (26 March 1933 – 24 January 1996), better known by his birth name Wim Umboh but also known by the Chinese name Liem Yan Yung, was an Indonesian director who is best known for his melodramatic romances. During his career, which spanned more than forty years, Umboh directed close to fifty movies, which garnered 29 Citra Awards from the Indonesian Film Festival. An authoritarian director who strove for perfection, Umboh was known for experimenting with different technologies and, according to fellow director Teguh Karya, memorised the entire dialogue of his films during shooting. He preferred medium and close-up shots. Umboh influenced numerous Indonesian directors, including Karya, Slamet Rahardjo, Garin Nugroho, and Arifin C. Noer, and his work launched the careers of several Indonesian stars, including Sophan Sophiaan and Roy Marten. Among his most famous works are Pengantin Remadja (Teenage Bride; 1971), Mama (1972), and Pengemis dan Tukang Becak (The Beggar and the Pedicab Driver; 1978), the last of which was Umboh's personal favourite.
Filmography
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Crew
Crew Credits
Pengantin Remaja
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1991
Pengantin Remaja
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1991
Pengantin Remaja
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1991
Pengantin Remaja
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1991
Pengantin
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1990
Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1988
Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1988
A Cup of Indecisive Wine
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
Shards of Broken Pearl
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1985
Blue Gem
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1984
Blue Gem
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1984
Johanna
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1983
Johanna
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1983
The Bridegroom of Blue Beach
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1983
The Bridegroom of Blue Beach
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1983
Wedding 83
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982
Wedding 83
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1982
Wedding 83
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1982
Wedding 83
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1982