Karnadi Anemer Bangkong [SEP] country of origin
Karnadi Anemer Bangkong
Karnadi Anemer Bangkong ("Karnadi the Frog Contractor"; also known as Karnadi Tangkep Bangkong, meaning "Karnadi Catches Frogs") is a 1930 comedy from the Dutch East Indies directed by G. Krugers. It is considered the country's first talkie, although parts were silent and the sound quality was poor. Based on a popular Sundanese novel, the film was considered controversial by the native audience.
Premise.
Karnadi is a young Sundanese frog chaser who enjoys eating the frogs he catches. He
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Release and reception.
The release title of "Karnadi Anemer Bangkong" is uncertain; the title "Karnadi Anemer Bangkong" has been used based on a 1970s newspaper article by M. Esha, written from memory. The film was reportedly poorly received by the majority Sundanese audience, possibly because of Karnadi's fondness for frog meat (which is forbidden for Muslims). The film's poor reception led Krugers to abandon independent filmmaking, joining Tan's Film for two productions before leaving the country in 1936.