Njai Dasima (1932 film)

Njai Dasima (1932 film) was a black-and-white silent film produced in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). It is one of several film adaptations of the popular 19th-century novel of the same name, "Njai Dasima," which tells the tragic story of a woman of native Indonesian descent ("Njai") who becomes the concubine of a Dutch man.

The 1932 film was directed by Lie Tek Swie. Like the novel, the film depicts Dasima's life, love, and eventual downfall as she navigates the complexities of social hierarchy, cultural differences, and romantic betrayal within colonial society.

Given the era in which it was produced, the film offers a glimpse into the prevailing social attitudes and perspectives of the colonial Dutch East Indies. The adaptation, while based on a previously popular story, reflects the film-making techniques and narrative conventions of early Indonesian cinema.

Details regarding the complete cast and specific plot points of the 1932 film are often scarce in modern records. It is considered a significant early work in the history of Indonesian cinema, reflecting a burgeoning film industry adapting established literary narratives for the screen. Its legacy lies primarily in its historical context as an early attempt to portray Indonesian stories and experiences during the colonial period through the medium of film.