Politics in Arts

Many of us think art just as an expression of the creator which then can entertain us. Art can bring us to another 'world'; a world where we can forget our miseries, for some times, to enjoy the exquisiteness and uniqueness of that piece of art. Art is a mean where we can escape our busy, hectic everyday life and enjoy a piece of soothing experience. We can encounter this relaxing feeling through many forms …

…of G-30-S/PKI movie. It is a propaganda movie since it plants the idea that Soeharto is the one who save Indonesia from communism authority. In turn, in his days, this movie fortifies his position as the president of Indonesia. Consequently, art is not just a form of expression. It is much more than that. Art can also be political depends on what the creator aims to; whether it is money, authority, or else.