Criticism of Government During New Order Era in Film Langitku Rumahku (1989)

During the New Order era, all comments, protests against government, or depicting reality would receive harsh punishment, and some be arrested. The government silences everyone’s right to freedom of speech express opinions through state security measures. film Langitku Rumahku (1989) owned by Slamet Rahardjo Erros Djarot had become a controversial because it dared describe picture social differences between two classes society which was interpreted as criticism at that time so finally this its broadcast period limited withdrawn from circulation. This study aims focuses on describing in Rumahku. To approach problem, Semiotics theory (Ferdinand de Saussure) is used see signifier signified strengthened several theories socio-political atmosphere era. Data were collected films analyzed qualitatively. concludes clearly illustrated discrimination characters, symbols, dialogues displayed they have relevance research objectives.