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.