Birthday:
04-12-1968
(56 years)
Birthplace:
Jakarta, Indonesia
Biography
Yudi Datau, M.Sn., I.C.S. (born on April 12, 1968, in Jakarta, Indonesia), is a prominent cinematographer in the Indonesian film industry. He began his career as a camera operator through the film Kuldesak in 1998. As a graduate of the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ), Yudi is a member of the Indonesian Cinematographers Society (I.C.S.), a professional association for cinematographers in Indonesia.
Throughout his career, Yudi has worked on various popular films and has gained wide recognition. Some of his notable works include Arisan! (2003), Denias, Senandung di Atas Awan (2006), 5 cm (2012), and Supernova (2014). His dedication to cinematography has made him a frequent contender at the Indonesian Film Festival, alongside other renowned cinematographers such as Ipung Rachmat Syaiful, Ical Tanjung, and Yadi Sugandi.
In his personal life, Yudi Datau married actress Sha Ine Febriyanti on December 1, 2003. The couple has three children, one of whom, Fa Aisha Nurra Datau, has also pursued a career in acting.
With his experience and significant contributions, Yudi Datau continues to be an influential figure in the development of the Indonesian film industry, particularly in the field of cinematography.
Throughout his career, Yudi has worked on various popular films and has gained wide recognition. Some of his notable works include Arisan! (2003), Denias, Senandung di Atas Awan (2006), 5 cm (2012), and Supernova (2014). His dedication to cinematography has made him a frequent contender at the Indonesian Film Festival, alongside other renowned cinematographers such as Ipung Rachmat Syaiful, Ical Tanjung, and Yadi Sugandi.
In his personal life, Yudi Datau married actress Sha Ine Febriyanti on December 1, 2003. The couple has three children, one of whom, Fa Aisha Nurra Datau, has also pursued a career in acting.
With his experience and significant contributions, Yudi Datau continues to be an influential figure in the development of the Indonesian film industry, particularly in the field of cinematography.
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How Funny (This Country Is)
Director of Photography
event2010 star_border 7.9
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Three freshly graduated adults try to educate young beggars to become street vendors, but are opposed by their fathers.
Sonata of the Brick Village
Director of Photography
event1994 star_border 8
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RIri Riza’s short film when he was still in film school tells a story about a boy who wants to ride a merry go round.
True Love
Director of Photography
event2011
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Vania, a student, is an illegitimate child whose father is unknown. His mother died when he was eighteen years old.
Setelah 15 Tahun
Director of Photography
event2013
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15 Years after reformation movement that toppled down Soeharto in 1998. Is Indonesia now better compare to New Regime time of Soeharto?
5 cm
Cinematography
event2012 star_border 6.9
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Five friends embark on a mission to climb the highest peak in Java, overcoming obstacles on the way and discovering the true meaning of friendship.
Pamali: The Corpse Village
Director of Photography
event2023 star_border 6.8
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A group of medical volunteers who are sent to a remote village to help residents affected by a deadly epidemic while keeping many secrets related to Pamali.
Ca-Bau-Kan
Second Unit Director of Photography
event2002
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Ca Bau Kan relates the saga of Giok Lan, an Indonesian woman living in the Netherlands, who returns to Indonesia in search of her roots. Her mother, Tinung, a village woman, was known as ‘Ca Bau Kan’ – a word used to describe a courtesan who entertained Chinese men in colonial Indonesia. Giok Lan’s father, Tan Peng Liang (Ferry Salim), was an immigrant Chinese merchant who had a very successful tobacco business in Batavia. She becomes deeply involved with him, and causes a scandal when he has Tinung move in with his family. The film is set between 1930 and 1950, and unfolds the story of Giok Lan and her parents: Tinung and Tan Peng Liang where Tan is eventually ruined when his rivals begin to attack him. This is owing to the significant contrast in socio-economic and cultural background, as the love of these last two characters face a series of difficulties.
Supernova: The Knight, the Princess, & Shooting Star
Director of Photography
event2014 star_border 7
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After meeting at a party, two Indonesian students studying in the US embark on a project to create a science fiction epic that will captivate the masses.
Pamali
Director of Photography
event2022 star_border 5
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Due to the economic crisis he experienced, Jaka Sunarya was forced to sell the family heired house he had left 20 years ago. The house is not well maintained and is located deep in the interior of the village. Together with Rika, his wife who is pregnant, they enjoy the house as much as possible before potential buyers arrive. But successively they do things that are considered pamali without them knowing it. As a result, many oddities appeared while they were in the house. While cleaning up, Jaka finds his late mother's diary, which contains records from an unknown life, as well as the existence of spirits that threaten their lives.
Tegar
Producer
event2022
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Tegar, a person with a disability. Having only one leg and no arms, Tegar doesn't get enough love from his parents. Tegar's father left him and his mother was busy working. The only person who loves Tegar with all his heart is Grandpa. Once upon a time when Tegar was forced to live a life outside of himself, Mother had to work in the city and her nurse had to leave her.
Beautiful Pain
Director of Photography
event2016 star_border 7.8
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A boy with autism causes a lot of hardships for his parents, as his father isn`t accepting the fact that he is different from the rest while his mother is trying her best to fit his needs. His mother later finds the right people to help her son live his life.
Critical Eleven
Director of Photography
event2017 star_border 7
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Ale and Anya first met on a flight from Jakarta to Sydney. Anya was lured on the first three minutes, seven hours later they were sitting next to each other and getting to know each other through conversations and laughter, and eight minutes before separating Ale was sure he wanted Anya.
A Diary of Letters to God
Director of Photography
event2017 star_border 6.1
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Two orphan siblings, Anton and Angel, were forced to work as street beggars. An accident lead them separation for fifteen years. Angel's life now is filled with happiness, but the past still haunts her and she decided to find Anton.
How to Survive a Marriage?
Director of Photography
event2024 star_border 7.2
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I'm Minar. This is the love story of me and Sahat (and... my mother-in-law). Exciting. Annoying. Excited. At the same time very challenging. Plus the background of a large Batak family which is full of drama and assumptions, my stories often end up being ridiculous and almost making me frustrated. Moreover, my mother-in-law and I have different beliefs about love and happiness, especially when it comes to Sahat, our favorite.
Pamali: The Offering
Director of Photography
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The village where Putri lives often experiences mysterious events. Some women suddenly disappeared without a trace. Money theft often occurs that can't be explained logically. One day, Putri's mother suddenly disappeared mysteriously. Putri decided to trace the available clues to find her mother again, starting from walking through a haunter forest, an abandoned factory, until arriving at an old house which turned out to be inhabited by "tuyul" and the terrifying black "kuntilanak".
I Am Hope
Director of Photography
event2016
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Mia is a writer who's very eager to make her own play with her musician father, Raja Abdinegara, until that very dream halts due to her newly found lung cancer, the same disease that once claimed the life of her mother. Mia and Raja, who came from wealth, now have barely enough for their needs, for the cost of her mother's treatment in the past means the musician has lost his muse. When Mia discovers she has only eight months left to live, accompanied by the presence of the Rainbow Girl, her own fictional character that was inspired by her mother, Mia sets herself to be as positive as possible. When Mia attends an independent play, she meets a young actor, David. As their relationship becomes romantic, they seem to resolve their grief.
Pantja Sila: Cita-Cita & Realita
Director of Photography
event2016
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This is the story of Pantja Sila the five foundational principles of Republic Indonesia, view from historical perspective since its inception and its relevance for today. As told by the genius mind like Soekarno and other founding fathers of Indonesia.
Three Sassy Sisters
Director of Photography
event2016
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A musical drama inspired by the 1956 classic, Tiga Dara.
The Gathering 2
Director of Photography
event2011 star_border 6.6
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A group of friends reunites for a vacation amid nature, where they laugh about their shared history and bond over difficult truths.
Ungu Violet
Director of Photography
event2005
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Lando is frustrated and depressed because his fiance left him. Kalin has to move to jakarta after her parents died and works as a busway ticket officer. One day, Lando accidentally takes a photograph of Kalin's face.
Gie
Director of Photography
event2005 star_border 6
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Indonesian activist Soe Hok Gie experiences a political awakening during the tumultuous regimes of Soeharto and Soekarno.
Nagabonar (Becomes) 2
Director of Photography
event2007 star_border 6.8
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In this sequel to Nagabonar (1986), the now old Nagabonar was asked to live with Bonaga, his foreign educated son, for a while in Jakarta. This was an effort by Bonaga to ask Nagabonar's permission to turn the family palm plantation into a resort. This outraged Nagabonar since the family cemetery was in the plantation. Distraught, he left his son's house and got himself lost in Jakarta.
Kuldesak
Director of Photography
event1998 star_border 6
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Four stories unfold in Jakarta, a big city that feels cold and dehumanizing. Life there strips away meaning, turning people into soulless zombies. In their search for purpose, youths turn to the only things that seem worthwhile—television and movies. This obsession pushes them down a dark path, transforming them into twisted versions of anti-heroes who make anti-social choices that spiral out of control.
Marsinah: Cry Justice
Director of Photography
event2001 star_border 6
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From the real life story of Marsinah, an Indonesian activist that was kidnapped & found dead on May 1993 after a demonstration act.
Twivortiare
Director of Photography
event2019 star_border 7.5
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After two years of endless conflicts, Alex and Beno decide to divorce. However, the strong sense of love made them get married again. At this second marriage, they also promised to be more mature.
Habibie & Ainun 3
Director of Photography
event2019 star_border 7.4
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When she was in high school, Ainun was known as a smart girl and became the target of many male students, including Habibie. In college, Ainun became a popular figure. Ahmad is a man who dared to express his love for Ainun.
Verses of Love 2
Director of Photography
event2017 star_border 6.9
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When he became a lecturer in Eidenburgh, Fahri met Hulya, Keira, and Sabrina. The three try to make Fahri forget Aisha to continue his life.
Dilema
Director of Photography
event2012 star_border 5.3
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Dilemma is an omnibus film, five stories that depict dark side of Jakarta's underbelly. Jakarta's underground world that seldom to talk about, and forgotten by most of the people.
The Gathering
Director of Photography
event2003 star_border 6.1
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Between divorce, bad relationships and coming out as gay, a group of affluent friends realize that none of their lives are as easy as they seem.
Ghibah
Director of Photography
event2021 star_border 6.3
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Firly and her boarding house friends who have a habit of gossiping. Until one day, Firly has to bear the karma for her bad attitude. Legend has it that a person who likes to give back is the same as someone who likes to eat the body of his own brother.
Nona
Director of Photography
event2020
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Nona and Ogy are friend and got into the friend zone relationship. Nona and Ogy search for the place where Noah's ark was stranded Towards the dream place. Nona's trip to Azerbaijan was not as smooth as planned.
Sejuta Sayang Untuknya
Director of Photography
event2020 star_border 8
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This is a loving and playful drama that inspires and brings light to a father’s love of his only child. He struggles to provide for his only daughter.
Friendship is Like a Cocoon
Director of Photography
event2021 star_border 7.8
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Having a best friend is rather tricky. Ben Sarjono must do all of those so his friendship can emerge beautifully from its cocoon.
The Rainmaker
Director of Photography
event2004
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A man who is in charge of seeding clouds to bring rain to a parched district becomes obsessed with a traditional singer.
Liburan Seruuu...!!
Director of Photography
event2008
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Nala, Tama, and their two cousins, Reno and Inka, are going to visit the ranch of Aunt Canda, their favorite aunt, in Ambarawa for the first time without parental supervision. Momo, Nala and Tama’s adopted older sibling, accompanies them. Their adventure begins with a mysterious map given to Nala as a gift by Baja, their friend. Then strange things start to happen to them when Inka is suddenly kidnapped. They then decide to follow the trail of the kidnappers that lead them to a cave in the woods. But they are also captured, as the kidnappers actually want Nala’s map.
Naga Naga Naga
Director of Photography
event2022 star_border 5.5
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Bonaga and Monita are a husband and wife who are enjoying their period of success. This time, they have to face the educational problems of their only daughter, Monaga, who was expelled from her school. The grandfather, the Dragon finally got involved in the problem of the grandson to get a new school. In the midst of educational problems for Monaga, Monaga's meeting with a street child named Nira became a special spirit for Monaga to go to school. There are various obstacles and conflicting opinions on the sustainability of Monaga education. Naga's excessive love for his grandson makes matters even more complicated, causing Bonaga to be squeezed between the wishes of his wife, children, and father.
Bayang-Bayang Anak Jahanam
Director of Photography
event2025
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Gina and Gani's lives changed drastically when they discovered their son Agni drew his energy from unknown sources. As fear spread, they uncovered the truth: Agni was no ordinary child—he was the Child of Damnation.
Ustad Milenial
Cinematography (20 ep.)
event2021 star_border 5
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After graduating from a famous Islamic school, Ahmad has a plan to continue his study in Cairo, Egypt to become a preacher. Everything seems on the track until his father passes away and mandates Ahmad to continue their family business.
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