Verstehen, Analytic, and Logic in “Blindfold” Film by Garin Nugroho

Abstract

The film is one form of propaganda. The focus of this research is “Blindfold” Film by Garin Nugroho. This film aimed as anti-violent and anti-radicalism propaganda. The film tells about the radicals who indoctrinate to form a new country. There are three characters with different backgrounds that provide a variety of stories, but apparently with the same goal, which is to find a way out. This study aims to describe the problems raised in this film in the philosophy of language paradigm. This study uses a qualitative approach with three methods: verstehen, language analytics, and logic. The verstehen method serves as a tool to readily understand radical concepts as alternative characters; jihad, in this case, becomes possible as a solution. The concept of hijrah analytically does not qualify as a hijrah. Logically, the reason for the formation of NII and the concept of Ulil Amri showed a thought fallacy. Thus, the results of studies on radicalism in this film illustrate empty hopes.