Slamet Rahardjo Djarot, a renowned Indonesian theatre and film personality, was born in 1949 in Serang, West Java. His artistic journey began with a study in art direction at the Indonesian National Theatre Academy. In 1968, he joined forces with Teguh Karya, a prominent stage and film director, to establish Theatre Popular, which would go on to become a leading theatre group in the country.
Djarot's film career commenced in 1971 with a role in Karya's debut film, Wajah Seorang Laki-Laki (Ballad of a Man). Throughout his career, he has played significant roles in numerous stage and television productions, including works by Gogol, Lorca, Buchner, and Brecht. His exceptional stage direction of The False Hair, based on a Czechoslovakian play by Peter Karvas, earned him the top prize at a student theatre festival in Jakarta.
Djarot's directorial expertise has also been showcased through his work on Indonesian plays, including Dag Dig Dug, which has garnered widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike, highlighting the richness of contemporary Indonesian theatre. His directorial debut in film, Rembulan dan Matahari (The Sun and the Moon),was released in 1980.
A decade later, his film Langitku Rumahku (My Sky My Home) earned him international recognition and numerous awards for the best children's film. Throughout his illustrious career, Slamet Rahardjo Djarot has consistently demonstrated his versatility and talent in both theatre and film, leaving a lasting impact on the Indonesian entertainment industry.
