Silat Harum Sundal Malam", and the colour remake of "Orang Minyak". Other notable instances of authentic silat in film include the following. Period dramas which feature silat have been a common staple of Indonesian television for many decades, typically supplemented by wire-work and/or CG effects. In Malaysia, this genre is said to have reached its peak during the 1990s when directors like Uwei Shaari strove to depict silat in its original form by casting martial artists rather than famous actors. Series from that period such as "Keris Lok Tujuh", "Pendekar: Bayangan Harta" and "Keris Hitam Bersepuh Emas" are still regarded as
Kwitang silat supported to the Ikatan Pencak Silat Indonesia ("Indonesian Pencak Silat Association"), and since then began sending silat athletes regularly to the National Sports Week competition. The Kwitang silat style currently has spread in various places in Indonesia and abroad. Generaly known Kwitang silat characteristics are medium horse stance, attractive and energetic movements, and quick and powerful blows. Blocking of enemy attacks tends to be done by pitting the strength of the hands. Below are the names of the basic barehanded forms of Kwitang silat: Below are the names of the core barehanded forms of Kwitang silat, taught after mastering the