10 Interesting Fact About Silent films

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• The first mute film in Indonesia is Loetoeng Karakoeng produced in 1926.
• During the mute film era, actors and actresses often play several characters in one film.
• Akompaniment music for mute films is often played directly by the band or orchestra.
• Most mute films are produced in black and white and sound format.
• Mute movies often use body movements and facial expressions to convey emotions and messages.
• Some Indonesian mute films are adapted from folklore and local legends.
• Legendary actors such as RD Mochtar and Dhalia often appear in the film Mute.
• The technique of shooting and editing the mute film is very different from the modern technique used in the current film.
• Many Indonesian mute films are lost or damaged due to lack of efforts to preserve it.
• Mute film still has loyal fans today and several film festivals still feature classic mute films.