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Brilio.net - The soap opera Si Doel Anak Sekolahan has a special place in the hearts of TV viewers, especially those who watched it in the 90s until now. The story is about Doel's life which is full of drama, especially with the love triangle story between Zainab and Sarah which makes it even more exciting.
But, before the soap opera became a hit, the audience was already introduced to the film Si Doel Anak Betawi which also starred Rano Karno and Benyamin Sueb. The difference is, in the 1973 film, Rano Karno was still very young. The chemistry between father and son in this film is also a special attraction.
Benyamin Sueb's appearance in this film is also very different, he appears dashing in Betawi traditional clothes and a sarong around his neck, while in the soap opera he is more relaxed wearing only a regular t-shirt and sarong. This old portrait of them makes nostalgia even more pronounced.
Here, brilio.net summarizes from various sources on Tuesday (1/7), the differences in Benyamin Sueb's style in the soap opera Si Doel Anak Sekolahan and the film Si Doel Anak Betawi.
1. Both playing Doel's father, Benyamin Sueb's portrait in the soap opera and in the film looks very different. In the film, the young Benjamin looks dashing with a sarong around his neck.
Benjamin Sueb's different styles in soap operas and films
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2. In soap operas, Benyamin Sueb is iconic for wearing a peci. Meanwhile, when he played a role in a film, he showed off his curly hair which was a trendsetter at that time.
Benjamin Sueb's different styles in soap operas and films
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3. The film Si Doel Anak Betawi was released in 1973. Not an oplet, Doel's father's vehicle is a blue minibus.
Benjamin Sueb's different styles in soap operas and films
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4. If in the soap opera Doel and his father often quarrel and argue, it is different in the film. They appear close and often play together.
Benjamin Sueb's different styles in soap operas and films
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5. Doel even got angry when Benyamin Sueb was made fun of by his grandmother. While in the soap opera, Doel seemed confused about his choice and complained about his problems to his father.
Benjamin Sueb's different styles in soap operas and films
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6. However, the portrait of Benyamin Sueb when he was young and when he was old did not change much. His thick mustache seems to be his iconic appearance.
Benjamin Sueb's different styles in soap operas and films
YouTube/BimBim KW; YouTube/RCTI - INDONESIAN DRAMA SCREEN
7. Even though they are both wearing sarongs and t-shirts, the young Benyamin Sueb is more stylish by combining a jacket in the same color, purple.
Benjamin Sueb's different styles in soap operas and films
YouTube/BimBim KW; YouTube/RCTI - INDONESIAN DRAMA SCREEN
Benyamin Sueb is one of Indonesia's legendary actors who is known for his role as Doel's father in the film Si Doel Anak Betawi (1973). His career in film has been very long and varied, ranging from family drama films to Betawi comedies. In addition to Si Doel Anak Betawi, Benyamin also starred in popular films such as Intan Berduri (1973) which won him the Citra Cup as Best Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) that year. Another famous film is Betty Bencong Slebor (1978), which was also directed and written by Benyamin himself, showing his unique side and trademark humor.
In addition to his success on the big screen, Benyamin Sueb is also known as a Betawi cultural icon who introduced Betawi traditions and language through his works. His distinctive dashing style with traditional Betawi clothing, such as a sarong wrapped around his neck, made him very memorable to the audience. His awards and diverse roles show how great his contribution is to Indonesian cinema, especially in elevating local culture to the national stage.
(brl/psa)
