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Buya Hamka biographical film series release

Overview

The biographical film series documenting the life of Indonesian scholar and writer Buya Hamka has progressed to its third installment, ‘Hamka Awal Mula Vol. 3’. Directed by Fajar Bustomi, this chapter focuses on Hamka’s youth, his pursuit of knowledge, and his return from Makkah following the Hajj pilgrimage.

To prepare for the role, actor Vino G. Bastian worked with Indonesian students from Al-Azhar University to master specific Arabic dialects for scenes filmed in Egypt.

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has endorsed the production, with Secretary General Buya Amirsyah Tambunan stating the film serves as a tool for moral education by introducing values of “integrity, faith, and perseverance” to younger generations.

Entities

Vino G. Bastian · Buya Hamka · Fajar Bustomi · Al-Azhar University · Indonesian Ulema Council

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Film Hamka: Awal Mula (Vol. 3) highlights moral values and historical struggles

    The film ‘Hamka: Awal Mula (Vol. 3)’ portrays the life of Buya Hamka, with the MUI praising its role in promoting moral values and character building among youth.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Buya Hamka film series explores life of Indonesian scholar

    The film series 'Buya Hamka' continues with Vol. 3, focusing on the early life and educational journey of the influential Indonesian scholar and writer.

Sources

antaranews.com · senggang.republika.co.id