Ratna Asmara | |
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.jpg) Ratna in 1953 | |
| Born | Suratna 1913 Sawahlunto, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 10 August 1968 (aged 54–55) |
| Burial place | Blok P Cemetery |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Other names | Ratna Suska |
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| Years active | 1928–1954 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Bachtiar Effendi (brother-in-law) |
Ratna Asmara (born Suratna; 1913 – 10 August 1968), also known as Ratna Suska, was an Indonesian actress and director. Originally active in theatre, she starred in the romance film Kartinah (1940), which her first husband Andjar directed.
After appearing in several further films, she made her directorial debut in 1950 with Sedap Malam (Sweetness of the Night), which made her the first female film director in Indonesian history. Although her work was generally ignored, later female Indonesian directors have found critical acclaim.