 The film announced in November 2009 . It was directed by <unk> Bramantyo , a Yogyakarta @-@ born Muslim filmmaker . Bramantyo , who had previously directed the Islamic @-@ themed <unk> @-@ <unk> Cinta ( The <unk> of Love ; 2008 ) , considered Dahlan his favourite national hero ; he later told The Jakarta Post that he admired the <unk> 's spirit . He also said that he had been wanting to make the film since he was a teenager . The film was meant to coincide with the 100 year anniversary of Muhammadiyah 's founding . 
