Sinopsis
(title translation: Village Virgin)
The film is a "reconstruction" of the real event of Sum Kuning’s rape that happened 10 years before, and sums up the lack of justice in the Indonesian courts. Sumirah, is raped by four vandals but during the investigation, the event is given a ridiculous interpretation when Sum is forced to confess that she was trying to gain popularity for herself. During the trial, the true facts are revealed gradually and this ranks as one of the best courtroom films ever made complete with spirited and lively dialogue.
Catatan
This film was initially titled Balada Sum Kuning (The Ballad of Sum Kuning). However, because of protests coming from several parties in Yogyakarta, where the case actually happened, the title was changed to Balada Sumirah (The Ballad of Sumirah), and then again to Perawan Desa (Village Virgin). The rape case was very controversial, because an investigation done by Pelopor journalist, Slamet Djabarudi, that revealed police's official statements. Sum Kuning was then set free from jail, and the rapists were put on trial. This film was also banned in Yogyakarta.
In the production permit, this film is registered as Balada Sumirah.
The VHS copy of this title can be accessed from the collection of Sinematek Indonesia.
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