Chitra Dewi is one of the actresses who became a director in the world of Indonesian films, which is still rare. Others are Ratna Asmara (Tuberose Night, 1950) and Sofia WD (South Storm, 1960). The first time he played in Tamu Agung (1955), but his name was only known through Tiga Dara (1956) with his 'younger siblings' Mieke Wijaya and Indriati Iskak. Apart from being in demand, the film also made it more successful and the game more mature. Through his own company, namely Chitra Dewi Film Production, he became a director in the film Horsemen of Tjimande, Dara-Dara and Bercinta Dalam Gelap, all of which were produced in 1971. In addition, he has been a producer in 2 x 4 Djam (1969) and Samiun & Dasima (1970). After starring in Tiga Dara, his games that were considered prominent were through Pedjuang (1960), Samiun and Dasima (1970), Bulan Above the Grave (1973), Kemelut Hidup (1977) and Gara Gara Muda Wife (1978). In this last film, she won the Citra Award for a female supporting actress at FFI 1979. When asked about her career as a producer she said that she had given up making films. His career as a player is still in demand 40 years after his first film, although not a major role. He also appeared on the screen. Due to his dedication to the world of film, he was awarded the Professional Loyalty Award in 1992 from the National Film Council.
Rio Sang Juara
Maria, Maria, Maria
Amalia, Bachelor of Law
A Bud of White Rose
Djuara 1960
(Pacar Guntur)
Holiday in Bali
(Suryati)
Bing Slamet Merantau
Djumpa Diperjalanan
Romansa
(Tante Leila)
Samiun dan Dasima
(Dasima)
Lembah Hidjau
Semusim Lalu
Melati Dibalik Terali
(Ina)
Gita Taruna
Darah Nelajan
(Pijah)
Nji Ronggeng
(Sari)
Live, Love and Tears
Penunggang Kuda dari Tjimande
(Hamidah)
Dua Kali Duapuluh Empat Djam (2 X 24 Djam)
Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang (Hilang Gelap Datang Terang)
(Mariani)
Ratu-ratu Rumah Tangga
Tjita-Tjita Ajah
(Isma)
Tiga Dara
(Nunung)
The Moon on the Graveyard
The Struggle
(Irma)
Girl's Dormitory
(Rahimah)
Mist of Purple Silk
(Ibu Dimas & Hermanto)
Jurus Dewa Naga
Saur Sepuh: The Knight of Madangkara
Begadang
Berkelana II
Berkelana
Perjuangan dan Doa
Two Frizzy-Haired Guys
Three Fugitives
(Ginah)
Exalted Guest
Love Terminal
(Ibu)
Ateng Bikin Pusing
Bunga Putih
Tak Terduga
Pengantin Remaja
Mr. Prawiro
Delapan Pendjuru Angin
(Sunarti)
Djendral Kantjil
(Ibu Arman)
Samiun dan Dasima
(Producer)
Penunggang Kuda dari Tjimande
(Screenplay)
Bertjinta dalam Gelap
(Director)
Dara-Dara
(Director)
Bertjinta dalam Gelap
(Story)
Bertjinta dalam Gelap
(Screenplay)
Penunggang Kuda dari Tjimande
(Producer)
Bertjinta dalam Gelap
(Producer)
Penunggang Kuda dari Tjimande
(Director)
Dara-Dara
(Screenplay)
Dara-Dara
(Story)
Dua Kali Duapuluh Empat Djam (2 X 24 Djam)
(Producer)