Insan
Synopsis
The same year Shaw’s Malay Film Productions released P. Ramlee’s Penarek Becha, they also produced this melodrama centred around another humble trishaw driver. Like Ramlee’s film it was co-written by young literary upstart Jamil Sulong (who later became a director). Similar issues around class, wealth and modernity are explored through the tale of a kindly older trishaw driver (Omar Rojik) who adopts Jamilah, an orphan and marries her guardian, offering her a simple but better life (including a very, very long visit the circus). As the years pass Jamilah pulls away from her impoverished kampong life towards a world of motor cars and monied families, while kind Omar’s health is failing. A classic slice of social-realist melodrama.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- K. M. Basker
- Original Title
- Insan
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
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What is Insan about?
The same year Shaw’s Malay Film Productions released P. Ramlee’s Penarek Becha, they also produced this melodrama centred around another humble trishaw driver. Like Ramlee’s film it was co-written by young literary upstart Jamil Sulong (who later became a director). Similar issues around class, wealth and modernity are explored through the tale of a kindly older trishaw driver (Omar Rojik) who adopts Jamilah, an orphan and marries her guardian, offering her a simple but better life (including a very, very long visit the circus). As the years pass Jamilah pulls away from her impoverished kampong life towards a world of motor cars and monied families, while kind Omar’s health is failing. A classic slice of social-realist melodrama.
Who directed Insan?
Insan was directed by K. M. Basker.
Who stars in Insan?
The principal cast of Insan includes Saadiah, Siput Sarawak, Omar Rojik, Ahmad Mahmud, Latifah Omar.
When was Insan released and how long is it?
Insan was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.