Denpasar to Premiere Docudrama Film Marking 120th Anniversary of Puputan Badung

Denpasar's Culture Office has produced a docudrama film titled 'Puputan Badung 1906: Mati Tan Tumut Pejah,' depicting the historic 1906 resistance of the Badung Kingdom against Dutch colonial forces. The 50-minute film is part of the city's commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Puputan Badung and features hundreds of performers, including local artists and several foreign actors cast to portray Dutch colonial figures.

The film will have its premiere screening on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Lapangan I Gusti Ngurah Made Agung in Denpasar, a location historically tied to the Puputan Badung events.

Directed by I Gusti Made Aryadi and produced by Jayagiri Production, the film took about six months to complete, from historical research to final production. Research involved interviews with royal descendants from Puri Agung Denpasar, Puri Agung Pemecutan, and Puri Agung Kesiman, as well as historians and cultural figure Marmar Herayukti.

Filming took place at multiple heritage sites across Bali, including Puri Kesiman, Puri Jro Kuta, Puri Klungkung, Bali Heritage Hotel, Saba Beach, and locations in Gianyar and Klungkung. The production also incorporated AI technology in certain scenes.

Producers hope the film will serve not only as a commemorative screening but as a lasting digital archive for historical education, helping younger generations connect with the story of their ancestors' resistance.