Lukman Sardi, Worth Filming

Musicians who have made a name for themselves in the eyes of the world deserve to have their stories and struggles immortalized in biopics.

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Director Lukman Sardi

Someone is considered a hero when their efforts are able to elevate the nation and homeland's reputation, especially on the global stage. Anyone, regardless of their origin or professional background, can be a hero.

Their presence deserves appreciation, one of which is by immortalizing their life stories as well as their struggle journey into a form of cinematographic work, such as a biopic film.

This was conveyed by senior actor and director, Lukman Sardi, Wednesday (24/4/2024), at the launch and premiere for the media (press screening ) his latest film, Glenn Fredly The Movie (2024).

For Lukman, who is also the son of the late renowned violinist of the homeland, Idris Sardi, many musicians have made great contributions to the homeland, including promoting Indonesia's name overseas. One of them is Glenn Fredly.

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Glenn has contributed greatly to the presence of peace and unity through his music and songs. The achievement of musicians like him should be appreciated, according to Lukman, just as it has been done for athletes in sports.

He gave examples of international achievements made by choral groups or choirs under the guidance of the late Indonesian composer, Elfa Secioria. Or figures such as composer and national hero, Ismail Marzuki, who with his song lyrics, was able to ignite the spirit of the Indonesian people's struggle in his time.

Lukman then revealed that his father had once told a story. One time, Idris Sardi and several other musicians, such as Mus Mualim, performed for the first time at a jazz festival in Osaka, Japan in the 1970s, representing Indonesia. "They were a group of highly skilled musicians, including performing famous jazz songs by world-renowned musicians," said Lukman.

However, there, he added, his father and his colleagues chose to arrange the regional song "Bajing Luncat" to jazz music. Not only did they get standing applause, these local musicians managed to steal the attention of world-class musicians at that time. The world's musicians became very curious about Indonesian songs and cultural background.

A jazz violinist from France, Jean Luc Ponty, added Lukman, even came directly to Idris Sardi on stage. Ponty immediately handed over his electric violin as a gift because he was amazed. At that time, according to Lukman, not many people had electric violins.

"Besides musicians, there are also many other interesting stories related to artists or painters who have contributed to the nation and the homeland. I believe their stories deserve to be immortalized in a movie," says Lukman.