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Indonesian G30S/PKI historical movement

Overview

The G30S/PKI movement, which took place between September 30 and October 1, 1965, involved the kidnapping and killing of several high-ranking Indonesian Army generals. The victims, including Ahmad Yani and others, were discovered in a well in the Lubang Buaya area. While the movement was officially attributed to the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) led by D.N. Aidit, various theories regarding the masterminds persist. The incident followed rumors of a ‘Council of Generals’ planning a coup and ultimately led to the end of President Soekarno’s administration and the rise of the New Order regime.

In contemporary contexts, the historical film ‘Penumpasan Pengkhianatan G30S/PKI’, directed by Arifin C. Noer, continues to reconstruct these events. Originally produced in 1984 and once subject to mandatory annual screenings on TVRI, the film is now broadcast on various platforms, including a scheduled airing on Trans TV to coincide with the anniversary of the 1965 events.

Entities

Tjakrabirawa · Soekarno · Trans TV · Ahmad Yani · Indonesian Army

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    G30S/PKI historical film scheduled for Trans TV broadcast

    The historical film ‘Penumpasan Pengkhianatan G30S/PKI’ is scheduled to air on Trans TV on September 30, 2026, marking the anniversary of the 1965 coup attempt in Indonesia.

  2. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Indonesia G30S/PKI: History and controversies of the 1965 movement

    The 1965 G30S/PKI movement involved the killing of several Indonesian Army generals, leading to the end of President Soekarno’s rule and the rise of the New Order under Soeharto.

Sources

bantenraya.com · disway.id · katadata.co.id · maduraindepth.com · medcom.id · okezone.com · republika.co.id · rri.co.id · senggang.republika.co.id