Wim Umboh
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- March 26, 1933
- Died
- January 24, 1996
- Birthplace
- Manado, Indonesia
Ahmad Salim (26 March 1933 – 24 January 1996), better known by his birth name Wim Umboh but also known by the Chinese name Liem Yan Yung, was an Indonesian director who is best known for his melodramatic romances. During his career, which spanned more than forty years, Umboh directed close to fifty movies, which garnered 29 Citra Awards from the Indonesian Film Festival. An authoritarian director who strove for perfection, Umboh was known for experimenting with different technologies and, according to fellow director Teguh Karya, memorised the entire dialogue of his films during shooting. He preferred medium and close-up shots. Umboh influenced numerous Indonesian directors, including Karya, Slamet Rahardjo, Garin Nugroho, and Arifin C. Noer, and his work launched the careers of several Indonesian stars, including Sophan Sophiaan and Roy Marten. Among his most famous works are Pengantin Remadja (Teenage Bride; 1971), Mama (1972), and Pengemis dan Tukang Becak (The Beggar and the Pedicab Driver; 1978), the last of which was Umboh's personal favourite.
Filmography
Pengantin Remaja 1991
Director, Story, Screenplay, Editor
- Pengantin
Pengantin 1990
Director, Editor, Story
My Sister My Lover 1989
Director
Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat) 1988
Editor, Director
- A Cup of Indecisive Wine
A Cup of Indecisive Wine 1986
Director
Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji 1986
Director
Shards of Broken Pearl 1985
Director
Blue Gem 1984
Director, Writer
Johanna 1983
Director, Editor
The Bridegroom of Blue Beach 1983
Director, Editor
Wedding 83 1982
Editor, Director, Writer, Story
A General's Daughter 1981
Writer, Director
The Beggar and The Rickshaw Driver 1978
Screenplay, Director
Kugapai Cintamu 1977
Director, Producer, Editor
Impian Perawan (Melati) 1976
Editor
Something Beautiful 1976
Director, Story, Editor
Cinta 1975
Editor, Producer, Director, Story
Smile on a December Morning 1974
Director, Story, Producer, Editor
- Chased by Sins
Chased by Sins 1974
Producer
- The Big Boss
The Big Boss 1973
as Bintang tamu
Mama 1972
Story, Director, Editor
Perkawinan 1972
Director, Story, Screenplay, Editor
Biarlah Aku Pergi 1971
Screenplay, Editor, Director
Teenage Bride 1971
Director
- Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran
Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran 1970
Screenplay, Director, Editor
- Apa jang Kau Tangisi
Apa jang Kau Tangisi 1965
Screenplay, Director, Story
- The Tiger of Kemayoran
The Tiger of Kemayoran 1965
Editor, Director
The Little Stars 1963
Story, Screenplay, Director
- Djumpa Diperjalanan
Djumpa Diperjalanan 1961
Director, Screenplay, Editor
- Istana yang Hilang
Istana yang Hilang 1960
Director, Editor
- Mendung Sendja Hari
Mendung Sendja Hari 1960
Director, Editor
- Arriany
Arriany 1958
Director
Gadis Sesat 1956
Story
- Terang Bulan Terang di Kali
Terang Bulan Terang di Kali 1956
Director, Screenplay, Editor
- Dibalik Dinding
Dibalik Dinding 1955
Director, Screenplay, Story
Credits from TMDB.