Preman Pensiun dan Kuasa Agama: Semiotika Visual Komunikasi Religius dalam Episode “Kembali Ke Fitri”

Abstract

This study aims to find answers and interpretations of the image symbols in the film Preman Pensiun edition of “Kembali ke Fitri”. Using an interpretive constructive paradigm, using Foucault's semiotic approach. Data collection comes from pieces of the film scene. The results show that although the film is not a propaganda film or a religious film and the retired thugs do not pretend to be a propaganda film, the strength of religion in human life makes the symbols of nature in the film very strong. The film depicts the figures of Muslihat and Ujang who want to maintain their household. As for the implications of this research, the first is academically theoretical. The symbolic aspect of religion is a message for mankind that cannot be denied. Practically, religious symbols become aspects of da'wah in the film.

Post-Semiotics of Da'wah Communication in Interpreting Signs of Religious Culture

“…However, as shown in Figure 1, the cap (peci) and takwa shirt, or koko, are the most common characteristics worn by Muslims, particularly by those who work as religious teachers. According to Rustandi & Noviana (2022), religious symbols in a socio-cultural context include Al-Qur'an verses, verbal da'wah messages, cap (peci)s, ustadz, baju takwa, Islamic boarding schools, and mosques. If these symbols appear in a person's everyday life, it indicates a religious nature, or that person is communicating religiously.…”

Representasi Nilai Islam dalam Film Tarung Sarung

“…Temuan penelitian ini, dilihat melalui kacamata semiotika visual struktural, menunjukkan bagaimana peran tokoh Muslihat dan Ujang dalam setiap gambar secara gamblang menyampaikan pesan agama. Namun, dari perspektif post-semiotik, himbauan agama merupakan taktik yang digunakan kapitalisme untuk merebut perhatian penonton dan memaksa mereka untuk menonton film (penonton) (Rustandi & Noviana, 2022).…”