Postcolonial Nationalism in Indonesian Film and Its Relevance to Pancasila Education: An Analysis of Merah Putih (2009)

Learning media in the era of Society 5.0 has undergone considerable and rapid development. Previously, teachers delivered learning materials through non-digital media, such as books or through direct teacher-student interaction in the classroom. However, in this era of globalization, the learning process now has a wider range of reference sources to prevent monotony. Nowadays, character values ​​can be taught more easily and enjoyably, not only through classroom and social learning, but also through films. Therefore, various subjects, especially character values, may be difficult to absorb properly. Therefore, the film Merah Putih (2009), set in a historical context and depicting the values of struggle and patriotism, can serve as an alternative learning medium for students in Pancasila Education. This research aims to explore the nationalist values contained in Merah Putih through a postcolonial analysis, focusing on the relationship between indigenous people defending their independence and the Dutch colonialists. Postcolonialist theory served as a reference in the analysis of the Merah Putih manuscript and interviews with the filmmakers. The results indicate that the film aims to educate, both implicitly and explicitly, about the values ​​of national character.