# Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto

Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto (lit. 'Teacher of the Nation: Tjokroaminoto') is a 2015 biographical drama film directed by Garin Nugroho. The screenplay was written by Ari Syarif dan Erik Supit from a story by Syarif, Supit, Sabrang Mowo Damar Panuluh, Nugroho, and Kemal Pasha Hidayat. It portrays the life of Indonesian nationalist Tjokroaminoto. It stars Reza Rahadian as the titular role.
It was released in Indonesian theatres on 9 April 2015. It was nominated for eight Citra Awards including Best Picture, winning three.

## Premise

The film follows Tjokroaminoto's life as he moves to Surabaya, where he co-founded Sarekat Islam to fight against the colonial regime of the Dutch East Indies.

## Cast

* Reza Rahadian as Tjokroaminoto
** Christoffer Nelwan as young Tjokro
* Putri Ayudya as Soeharsikin
* Maia Estianty as Bu Mangoensoemo
* Christine Hakim as Mbok Tambeng
* Ibnu Jamil as Agus Salim
* Alex Komang as Hasan Ali Surati
* Tanta Ginting as Semaun
* Chelsea Islan as Stella
* Sudjiwo Tejo as Mangoensoemo
* Egi Fedly as Ibrahim Adji
* Deva Mahenra as Kusno/Soekarno
* Didi Petet as Haji Garut
* Ade Firman Hakim as Musso
* Alex Abbad as Abdullah
* Gunawan Maryanto as Cindil
* Rukman Rosadi as Haji Samanhudi
* Paul Agusta as Paul

## Production

The concept of creating Tjokroaminoto's biopic was conceived and proposed by his family. The development and research process took more than a year, due to limited references. Eventually, the research team pursued information all the way to Leiden, Netherlands to inquire with individuals who knew Tjokroaminoto personally. The principal photography began in September 2014 and took place in Ambarawa, Semarang, and Yogyakarta, including Gadjah Mada University. An area in Kalitirto, Yogyakarta was recreated to resemble Surabaya as it appeared in 1905.

## Release

The film was released in Indonesian theatres on 9 April 2015. It garnered 132,617 admissions during its theatrical run. Netflix acquired the film's distribution, releasing it on 11 November 2018.

## Accolades

| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 23 November 2015 | Best Picture | Christine Hakim, Dewi Umaya Rachman, Sabrang Mowo Damar Panuluh, Nayaka Untara, Ari Syarif, and Didi Petet | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 23 November 2015 | Best Actor | Reza Rahadian | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 23 November 2015 | Best Original Screenplay | Ari Syarif and Erik Supit | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 23 November 2015 | Best Cinematography | Ipung Rachmat Syaiful | Won |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 23 November 2015 | Best Art Direction | Allan Sebastian | Won |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 23 November 2015 | Best Visual Effects | Satria Bhayangkara | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 23 November 2015 | Best Sound | Satrio Budiono and Trisno | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 23 November 2015 | Best Costume Design | Retno Ratih Damayanti | Won |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Feature Film | Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto | Won |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Director | Garin Nugroho | Won |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Actor | Reza Rahadian | Nominated |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Tuti Indra Malaon Award for Best Breakthrough Actress | Putri Ayudya | Nominated |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Arifin C. Noer Award for Best Brief Appearance | Tumini | Nominated |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Original Screenplay | Ari Syarif and Erik Supit | Nominated |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Cinematography | Ipung Rachmat Syaiful | Won |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Film Editing | Wawan I. Wibowo | Nominated |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Art Direction | Allan Sebastian | Won |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Visual Effects | Satria Bhayangkara | Nominated |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Original Score | Andi Rianto | Won |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Sound | Satrio Budiono and Trisno | Won |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Costume Design | Retno Ratih Damayanti | Won |
| Maya Awards | 19 December 2015 | Best Makeup and Hairstyling | Didin Syamsudin | Won |