Tag: election
The Silent Screen: Analyzing the Absence of Cinema Policy in the 2024 Indonesian Election Agenda
Cinema is inherently political. From the inception of a script to the final frame projected on a screen, the medium intersects with the most strategic sectors of public life: freedom of expression, the allocation of state resources, and the fundamental pursuit of livelihood. While in an idealized world, cinema is a pure manifestation of technological […]
Okinawa Political Earthquake: Genta Koja Ousts Incumbent Denny Tamaki in Pivotal Gubernatorial Election
In a stunning political upset that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power in Tokyo, Genta Koja, the candidate backed by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), secured a decisive victory in Okinawa’s gubernatorial election this past Sunday. The defeat of incumbent Governor Denny Tamaki, who was seeking a third term, marks a significant shift […]
The Cinematic Ballot: Mapping the Future of Indonesian Film in the 2024 General Election
Cinema is never merely entertainment; it is an inherently political act. From the raw stages of production to the final flickering frames on a screen, film is inextricably linked to the strategic sectors of public life—ranging from the preservation of free expression and resource management to the fundamental needs of a creative workforce. In an […]
The Silver Screen and the Ballot Box: Analyzing Film Policy in the 2024 Indonesian Election
Cinema is never merely a form of entertainment; it is an inherently political act. From the initial spark of imagination to the complex machinery of production and the final act of exhibition, the film industry intersects with the most strategic sectors of public life. It touches upon freedom of expression, the allocation of national resources, […]
