Ali Shahab ( ar-at, علي شهاب, ʻAlī Šahāb; September 22, 1941 – December 25, 2018) was an Indonesian film director, screenwriter, journalist, and novelist. Before entering the world of film, Ali was active as a journalist in a number of mass media, one of whom had become the editor in chief of ''Indonesia Jaya''. He has also been a caricature maker, active in the theater, and a novelist. There are at least 20 works of books, including several novels, which have been published from 1969 to 2006. In addition, in the world of cinema, Ali has recorded at least 14 film titles and more than 8 television series and soap operas as directors. As a screenwriter, he is involved in at least 17 films.
In addition, Ali was a member of the National Film Council (1989–1994), founder and general chairperson of the Indonesian Production House Association (1991), chairman of the judging division of the Indonesian Soap Opera Festival (1994–1998), and member of the National Film Consideration Agency (1995–1998).
Career
His career in the film world began when he was involved as an artistic stylist in the film ''
Di Balik Tjahaja Gemerlapan'' directed by
Misbach Yusa Biran in 1966. After that, his works in the cinemas world was not heard anymore. He only returned to the world of film in the early 1970s when he became acquainted with
Suzzanna
Suzzanna Martha Frederika van Osch (13 October 1942 – 15 October 2008), was an Indonesian actress. Known as the "queen of Indonesian horror", she is well known in particular in Indonesia for portraying spirits, witches, and other supernatural ...
and , the owner of ''Tidar Jaya Film''.
Ali first worked in the field of film directing through the film ''
Beranak Dalam Kubur'' together with
Awaludin
Awaludin or Awaluddin (November 11, 1916 in Padang - February 24, 1980, in Jakarta) was an Indonesian actor, known for his roles from the 1950s-1970s. He was nominated for the Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival f ...
in 1972. In addition, while actively filling out
TVRI shows, he successfully directed the television series ''Rumah Masa Depan'' in 1984. Thanks to the television series, he was referred to as a pioneer in creating a stripping program in Indonesia.
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Profileat
National Library of Indonesia
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1936 births
2018 deaths
Indonesian people of Yemeni descent
Indonesian film directors
Indonesian screenwriters
Indonesian journalists
Indonesian novelists