Film Hamka: Awal Mula (Vol. 3) highlights moral values and historical struggles

The biographical film ‘Hamka: Awal Mula (Vol. 3)’, directed by Fajar Bustomi and produced by Falcon Pictures and Starvision, explores the life and character of the Indonesian scholar and author Buya Hamka. The film depicts his early life, including his struggles and his journey to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in the past.

Actor Vino G. Bastian, who portrays Hamka, noted the linguistic challenges of the role, specifically the need for precise Arabic pronunciation. To prepare for the filming of scenes set in Makkah, which were shot in Egypt, Bastian received assistance from Indonesian students from Al-Azhar University to master the necessary dialects.

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has praised the film for its potential to serve as a tool for moral education. MUI Secretary General Buya Amirsyah Tambunan stated that the film addresses contemporary crises in character and ethics by introducing values of integrity, faith, and perseverance to the younger generation.