Chitra Dewi

Known for ActingBorn 1930-01-26Died 2008-10-28Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia

Roro Patma Dewi Tjitrohadikusumo (26 January 1934 – 28 October 2008), known as Chitra Dewi, was an Indonesian actress, producer, writer and director. Her name began to be known to the public when she starred in the film Tiga Dara with Mieke Wijaya and Indriati Iskak. Chitra Dewi is a part of a rare, small group of 'actresses turned directors' in the world of Indonesian films. Others are Ratna Asmara (Tuberose Night, 1950) and Sofia WD (South Storm, 1960). Her first role was in Tamu Agung (1955), though her breakout role was Tiga Dara (1956) alongside her 'younger siblings' Mieke Wijaya and Indriati Iskak. Through her production company, Chitra Dewi Film Productions, she directed Horsemen of Tjimande, Dara-Dara and Bercinta Dalam Gelap, all of which were produced in 1971. In addition, she was one of the producers of 2 x 24 Djam (1969) and Samiun & Dasima (1970). After starring in Tiga Dara, she was cast in prominent roles in films like Pedjuang (1960), Samiun and Dasima (1970), Bulan Above the Grave (1973), Kemelut Hidup (1977) and Gara Gara Isteri Muda (1978). For the 1978 film, she won the Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress at FFI 1979. Due to her dedication to the world of film, she was awarded the Professional Loyalty Award in 1992 from the National Film Council (Dewan Film Nasional).Read more

Movies & web series

Love Terminal

Saur Sepuh: The Knight of Madangkara

Girl's Dormitory

The Three Maidens

Exalted Guest

Jurus Dewa Naga

The Struggle

Pendekar Bukit Tengkorak

The Master Sword

Pengantin Remaja

Rio Sang Juara

Amalia, Bachelor of Law

A Bud of White Rose

Perjuangan dan Doa

Mist of Purple Silk

Berkelana II

Berkelana

Begadang

Si Ronda Macan Betawi

Two Frizzy-Haired Guys

Ateng Makes You Dizzy

Maria, Maria, Maria

Bobby

The Moon on the Graveyard

Penunggang Kuda dari Tjimande

Bertjinta dalam Gelap

Dara-Dara

Samiun dan Dasima

Romansa

Live, Love and Tears

Nji Ronggeng

Dua Kali Duapuluh Empat Djam (2 X 24 Djam)

Gita Taruna

Bunga Putih

Darah Nelajan

Semusim Lalu

Lembah Hidjau

Bing Slamet Merantau

Holiday in Bali

Djumpa Diperjalanan

Melati Dibalik Terali

Tjita-Tjita Ajah

Ratu-ratu Rumah Tangga

Tak Terduga

Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang (Hilang Gelap Datang Terang)

Mr. Prawiro

Djendral Kantjil

Three Fugitives