Biography
Akin was an Indonesian cinematographer. Akin did not graduate from high school & worked as an assistant cameraman at Olympic Studio. After serving as assistant cameraman for only two films—one of which was Disimpang Djalan (1955) directed by The Teng Gan (TG The)—he was appointed as a full-time cameraman in the film A Thousand Steps (1957), starting his career in the Indonesian film industry. In 1957, he worked as a cameraman in Turang, directed by Bachtiar Siagian. This film won awards for film, director, supporting actor, and artistic arrangement at FFI 1960.
Filmography
all 25
Movies 25
Director 22
Director of Photography

Veronika's Story (1999)
Movie
Cinematography

Zig Zag (Anak Jalanan) (1991)
Movie
Director of Photography

Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat) (1988)
Movie
Director of Photography

Not as Beautiful as a Mother's Love (1986)
Movie
Director of Photography

Don't Want to be Alone (1985)
Movie
Story / Director of Photography

Pelangi di Balik Awan (1984)
Movie
Director of Photography

Senjata Rahasia Nona (1983)
Movie
Director of Photography

White Butterfly (1983)
Movie
Director of Photography

Neraca Kasih (1982)
Movie
Director of Photography

Jangan Ambil Nyawaku (1981)
Movie
Director of Photography

Gadis Penakluk (1980)
Movie
Director of Photography

Sentuhan Cinta (1976)
Movie
Director of Photography

Boni dan Nancy (1974)
Movie
Director of Photography

Kawin Lari (1974)
Movie
Director of Photography

First Love (1973)
Movie
Camera Supervisor

Mystery in Borobudur (1971)
Movie
Director of Photography

Dua Kali Duapuluh Empat Djam (2 X 24 Djam) (1967)
Movie
Director of Photography

Bunga Putih (1966)
Movie
Director of Photography

Gita Taruna (1966)
Movie
Art Direction

Darah Nelajan (1965)
Movie
Director of Photography

Semusim Lalu (1964)
Movie
Director of Photography

Bintang Ketjil (1963)
Movie
Director of Photography

Violetta (1962)
Movie
Director of Photography

Piso Surit (1960)
Movie
Director of Photography

Turang (1959)
Movie
Information
Known ForCamera
GenderMale
Birthday1937-02-21
Deathday1999-09-21 (62 years old)
Birth PlaceBatavia, Dutch East Indies [now Jakarta, Indonesia]
Also Known AsAndy Sadikin, Tjhan Kok Kin, Akin Salawu
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