Sinematek Indonesia

Sinematek Indonesia is a film archive in Jakarta that holds a large collection of Indonesian films and related materials such as scripts, documents, and historical film equipment. The facility includes screening rooms where visitors can watch films from the collection.

The archive was founded in the 1970s and was the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, marking an important moment for preserving film culture in the region. This early start gave it a leading role in documenting cinema history across the area.

The place reflects how Indonesian cinema shaped and was shaped by the society around it, showing the connection between films and everyday life across different periods. Walking through, you notice how movies became a way for people to see their own lives and dreams on screen.

The archive is located in a building in South Jakarta and is open to visitors who want to watch films or research materials from the collection. It helps to check in advance what is being shown and how you can access the archives for viewing or study.

The archive preserves rare Indonesian films that would otherwise be lost to time, including black-and-white and early color productions that few people have seen in decades. These films offer a glimpse into filmmaking styles that have largely disappeared from view.