After over three centuries of colonial occupation, Indonesia declared its independence in 1945. The declaration marked the start of over four years of struggle as this vast island nation fought for self-determination. Revolusi! is about people who took part in that struggle. Who were those who fought to free Indonesia? What was at stake? How did Indonesia’s revolution touch and shape people’s lives?
SUKARNO
Declaring independence
Sutarso Nasrudin
A book of friendship
Letty Kwee
A baby during the revolution
Jeanne van Leur - de Loos
A dressing gown made of maps
Tanja Dezentjé
Fighter for diplomatic recognition
Petrus Akihary
Loyal to flag and crown
Tjokorda Rai Pudak
Freedom fighter from ‘the last paradise’
Julia Nelisse
Baby clothes made from book covers
Hans van Santen
Volunteer soldier
Mohammad Toha
Talented painter and war reporter