URBAN SPACES, RURAL SPACES, AND "OTHER SPACES" IN INDONESIAN FILM FLYERS (1966–1998)
Abstract
In this article, I examine some three hundred Indonesian film flyers released between 1966 and 1998. I identify three categories of spatial representation: urban spaces, rural spaces, and what I term "other spaces". Urban spaces utilize depictions of high-rises, landmarks, sexuality, crowds, and/or technology as markers of a (Westernized) modernity. Depictions of rural spaces, conversely, emphasize the beauty or dangers of the natural world, as well as strong emotions and primitivism. These depictions suggest the prioritization of an orderly urbanity over a disorderly rurality, with more orderly rural spaces only being locations for travel. "Other spaces", meanwhile, present and/or combine markers of urban and/or rural space, thus forcing viewers to differentiate between place and space and recognize both the constructed nature of space itself and the possible benefits of disorder.
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Agasam Film. 1974. Putri Solo.
Aurea Aristo Film. 1974. Jangan Membiarkan Mereka Lapar.
Bintang Mahkota Utama Film. 1979. Demi Anakku.
Bintang Surabaja. 1953. Lenggang Djakarta.
Bola Dunia Film. 1993. Gadis Malam.
Budiman Permai Film. 1977. Warung Pojok.
Candi Dewi Film. 1977. Inem Pelayan Sexy 3.
Cipta Permai Indah Film. 1980. Kembang Padang Kelabu.
Citra Jaya Film. 1984. Doea Tanda Mata.
Daya Istri Film. 1977. Assooi.
Dipa Jaya Film. 1974. Ali Baba.
Dharma Putra Jaya Film. 1977. Secerah Senyum.
Elang Perkasa Film and Garuda Film. 1979. Mencari Cinta.
Garuda Film. 1979. Buah Terlarang.
Gemini Satria Film. 1979. Anak-Anak Buangan.
Gramedia Film. 1984. Ranjau-Ranjau Cinta.
Kanta Indah Film. 1986. Tak Seindah Kasih Mama.
Kanta Indah Film. 1989. Saur Sepuh III: Kembang Gunung Lawu.
Inem Film. 1978. Pulau Cinta.
Inem Film. 1980. Senyummu adalah Tangisku.
Inem Film. 1983. Gadis Telepon.
Inem Film. 1994. Anggur Perkawinan.
Insantra Film. 1974. Seruling Senja.
Parkit Film. 1977. Tuan, Nyonya dan Pelayan.
Parkit Film. 1980. Pintar-Pintar Bodoh.
Parkit Film. 1984. Tahu Diri Dong.
Parkit Film. 1993. Tahu Beres.
Perseroan Artis Film Indonesia (Persari). 1951. Sepandjang Malioboro.
Perseroan Artis Film Indonesia (Persari). 1952. Satria Desa.
Perseroan Artis Film Indonesia (Persari). 1953. Lagu Kenangan.
Purnama Santosa Film. 1993. Ranjang Pemikat.
Rantai Mas Film. 1978. Kekasih Binal.
Rapi Film. 1978. Primitif.
Rapi Film. 1985. Gejolak Kawula Muda.
Remadja Ellynda Film. 1973. Jembatan Merah.
Safari Sinar Sakti Film. 1973. Ambisi.
Safari Sinar Sakti Film. 1975. Ateng Kaya Mendadak.
Sippang Jaya Film. 1977. Al-Kautsar.
Soraya Intercine Film. 1985. Untuk Sebuah Nama.
Soraya Intercine Film. 1987. Makin Lama Makin Asyik.
Soraya Intercine Film. 1993. Bebas Aturan Main.
Sukma Putra Film. 1982. Pengantin Remaja II.
Tiga Sinar Mutiara Film. 1980. Roman Picisan.
Virgo Putra Film. 1983. Pengantin Pantai Biru.
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