This document provides a literature review and analysis of elements of unity and patriotism in the film Ola Bola. It begins with definitions of patriotism, discussing how patriotism relates to love and loyalty for one's country. It identifies two types of patriotism: value-based and egocentric. It also discusses the relationship between patriotism and nationalism. The document then analyzes elements of unity and patriotism portrayed in the film Ola Bola through a thematic analysis of the film.
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The document summarizes the results of a study on youth attitudes toward patriotic movies in India. Some key findings:
- Most youth watch and are influenced by Hindi movies, with slightly more girls watching and being influenced than boys.
- Patriotic movies were found to motivate, entertain, attract attention, and inform youth about freedom struggles, with over 25% of respondents selecting each of these impacts.
- Elements like dialogues, characters, and action scenes were most popular among both boys and girls. Patriotic movies help shape perceptions of culture, freedom, and opportunities in India for many youth.
- Friends were the most common people youth discussed movies with, followed by siblings, with most feeling pride and
‘Non’ mediated images public culture and state television in malaysiaIzalea Ariffin
This document summarizes an article about state television in Malaysia and its role in constructing a national public culture. It argues that Malaysian state television, known as RTM, functions as a mouthpiece for the ruling coalition and primarily reflects Malay culture in a hegemonic way, failing to represent the country's diverse ethnic groups. While the goal of creating a unified "Malay(sian)" public culture through television seems intended to foster national unity, the polarization of public and private spheres means this remains largely a myth mediated by the state. Coverage of issues tends to avoid conflicts or problems faced by minority communities. As a result, the ideal of public service broadcasting as a neutral platform serving all citizens remains elusive in Malaysia.
A study of attitude of youth towards patriotic moviesAlexander Decker
This document discusses a study on youth attitudes toward patriotic movies in India. It begins with background on the influence of cinema in India and defines patriotism. The study had two objectives: to understand how patriotic movies expose youth to patriotism, and to analyze audience perceptions of patriotism in such films. It used a survey method with 150 youth respondents aged 16-25. Key findings were that most youth watch movies for entertainment, patriotic films attract attention and inform about freedom, and youth believe these films promote values like devotion and liberty. In conclusion, the study aimed to understand youth responses to patriotic movies and their portrayal of patriotism.
A study of attitude of youth towards patriotic moviesAlexander Decker
This document discusses a study on youth attitudes toward patriotic movies in India. It begins with background on how cinema influences Indian society and nation-building. The study aimed to understand beliefs about patriotism among Indian youth and their perceptions of patriotic movies. 150 youth aged 16-25 participated in a survey. Key findings included that most youth watch movies for entertainment, and patriotic movies effectively promote values like devotion, humanity, and freedom. The document provides context on definitions of patriotism and the role of cinema in Indian culture and identity.
The document discusses several challenges to maintaining racial and religious harmony in Singapore's multi-ethnic society, and strategies the government has implemented to address them. Racial riots in the 1960s showed the need to represent minority groups and address issues sensitively. Other events like the 1950 Maria Hertogh riots demonstrated how religious sensitivities could be inflamed. The government promotes racial harmony through policies like bilingualism, minority representation, and developing common spaces and practices to foster understanding.
Assessment of arts and cultural festival project the 3rd koree murottal and a...Madpouzee Rubama
Thai society is multi-cultural where people respect differences of religions and cultures as a way of life. Islam also consists of its own identities, especially the Quran recitation; however, the influences, environment, and changes of the society have altered much on its cultures, traditions, and customs. These make some of Islamic practices disappear from the memory of youths. Hatyai University has foreseen the significance of living in the multi-cultural society, and run the Koree, Murottal, and Anasyid recitations competition in order to maintain the culture of Muslims. The Quran recitations will promote peaceful living in the society. The overall picture of the assessment of Arts and Cultural Festival Project: "The 3 rd Koree, Murottal, and Anasyid Recitations Competition for Peace in the South" is found that the participants are satisfied with the project, averagely at the high level at 3.85. Separately, it is found that the benefits of the project reach the highest mean at 3.97, followed by work performance at 3.84, while the public relations and facilities have the mean at 3.82 and 3.71 respectively.
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This document discusses the National Education Philosophy (NEP) in Malaysia and its relationship to the National Principles (Rukun Negara). It provides background on the establishment of the Rukun Negara following racial tensions in 1969. The NEP aims to create well-rounded citizens through education and is based on five principles: belief in God, loyalty to king and country, supremacy of the constitution, rule of law, and courtesy and morality. It seeks to prepare Malaysians for global challenges through education grounded in national values.
This document discusses nurturing good values and a spirit of love for one's country in Malaysian society. It defines good values and a spirit of love for country, and discusses the importance and challenges of cultivating these, as well as suggestions. Educational institutions, media, and society all have roles to play in fostering good values and patriotism in the younger generation through various programs and exposure to independence history.
A Study Of Attitude Of Youth Towards Patriotic MoviesSean Flores
The document summarizes the results of a study on youth attitudes toward patriotic movies in India. Some key findings:
- Most youth watch and are influenced by Hindi movies, with slightly more girls watching and being influenced than boys.
- Patriotic movies were found to motivate, entertain, attract attention, and inform youth about freedom struggles, with over 25% of respondents selecting each of these impacts.
- Elements like dialogues, characters, and action scenes were most popular among both boys and girls. Patriotic movies help shape perceptions of culture, freedom, and opportunities in India for many youth.
- Friends were the most common people youth discussed movies with, followed by siblings, with most feeling pride and
‘Non’ mediated images public culture and state television in malaysiaIzalea Ariffin
This document summarizes an article about state television in Malaysia and its role in constructing a national public culture. It argues that Malaysian state television, known as RTM, functions as a mouthpiece for the ruling coalition and primarily reflects Malay culture in a hegemonic way, failing to represent the country's diverse ethnic groups. While the goal of creating a unified "Malay(sian)" public culture through television seems intended to foster national unity, the polarization of public and private spheres means this remains largely a myth mediated by the state. Coverage of issues tends to avoid conflicts or problems faced by minority communities. As a result, the ideal of public service broadcasting as a neutral platform serving all citizens remains elusive in Malaysia.
A study of attitude of youth towards patriotic moviesAlexander Decker
This document discusses a study on youth attitudes toward patriotic movies in India. It begins with background on the influence of cinema in India and defines patriotism. The study had two objectives: to understand how patriotic movies expose youth to patriotism, and to analyze audience perceptions of patriotism in such films. It used a survey method with 150 youth respondents aged 16-25. Key findings were that most youth watch movies for entertainment, patriotic films attract attention and inform about freedom, and youth believe these films promote values like devotion and liberty. In conclusion, the study aimed to understand youth responses to patriotic movies and their portrayal of patriotism.
A study of attitude of youth towards patriotic moviesAlexander Decker
This document discusses a study on youth attitudes toward patriotic movies in India. It begins with background on how cinema influences Indian society and nation-building. The study aimed to understand beliefs about patriotism among Indian youth and their perceptions of patriotic movies. 150 youth aged 16-25 participated in a survey. Key findings included that most youth watch movies for entertainment, and patriotic movies effectively promote values like devotion, humanity, and freedom. The document provides context on definitions of patriotism and the role of cinema in Indian culture and identity.
The document discusses several challenges to maintaining racial and religious harmony in Singapore's multi-ethnic society, and strategies the government has implemented to address them. Racial riots in the 1960s showed the need to represent minority groups and address issues sensitively. Other events like the 1950 Maria Hertogh riots demonstrated how religious sensitivities could be inflamed. The government promotes racial harmony through policies like bilingualism, minority representation, and developing common spaces and practices to foster understanding.
Assessment of arts and cultural festival project the 3rd koree murottal and a...Madpouzee Rubama
Thai society is multi-cultural where people respect differences of religions and cultures as a way of life. Islam also consists of its own identities, especially the Quran recitation; however, the influences, environment, and changes of the society have altered much on its cultures, traditions, and customs. These make some of Islamic practices disappear from the memory of youths. Hatyai University has foreseen the significance of living in the multi-cultural society, and run the Koree, Murottal, and Anasyid recitations competition in order to maintain the culture of Muslims. The Quran recitations will promote peaceful living in the society. The overall picture of the assessment of Arts and Cultural Festival Project: "The 3 rd Koree, Murottal, and Anasyid Recitations Competition for Peace in the South" is found that the participants are satisfied with the project, averagely at the high level at 3.85. Separately, it is found that the benefits of the project reach the highest mean at 3.97, followed by work performance at 3.84, while the public relations and facilities have the mean at 3.82 and 3.71 respectively.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSPHY.pptxssuser54827e1
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This document discusses nurturing good values and a spirit of love for one's country in Malaysian society. It defines good values and a spirit of love for country, and discusses the importance and challenges of cultivating these, as well as suggestions. Educational institutions, media, and society all have roles to play in fostering good values and patriotism in the younger generation through various programs and exposure to independence history.
Cinema has the potential to both educate people and promote social change. It began in India in the late 1800s and has since become the largest film industry in the world. Early Indian films helped establish a domestic film industry and promote social issues. Over time, cinema has addressed topics like women's rights, labor issues, and social evils. While commercialization has increased, films still aim to spread knowledge and awareness on important social and political topics to influence public opinion and thought. When used for documentaries and education, cinema can significantly impact society by building understanding and working towards a better social order.
A Brief History Of Indian Children S CinemaJoe Osborn
The production of children's films in India has traditionally been uncoordinated and occasional. Only a handful have attained iconic status, with most being made in Mumbai and adhering to the popular masala style. The debate around children's films concerns whether they should be didactic to prepare children for adulthood or purely escapist for profit. The Children's Film Society of India was formed in 1955 to produce educational films for children, but it faced criticism over the years for financial irregularities and the quality and distribution of its films. While its intentions are good, there is no consensus on what defines a children's film.
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This document discusses religious elements in Japanese anime and manga and their potential utilization for Iran's animation industry. It begins by introducing manga and anime as important aspects of Japanese popular culture that have conveyed religious ideas despite Japan's nonreligious society. It then examines how some religious groups in Japan have used manga and anime to promote their beliefs, citing the example of the Aum Shinrikyo cult. The document argues that Japanese manga and anime have embedded religious elements from Buddhism, Shintoism and Confucianism through their stories and imaginations. It considers whether Iran can learn from the Japanese experience in developing its own religiously-themed animation industry in a more publicly appealing way.
145研究ノートEntertaining Religious Ideas in Animationthr.docxjesusamckone
This document discusses how religious ideas can be entertained through animation by examining religious elements in Japanese anime. It provides background on manga, anime, and religion in Japan. Some key points made:
- Manga and anime have established an "image world" that reflects Japanese culture and acts as an outlet for anxieties. They can convey religious ideas subtly as religion is intertwined with daily life in Japan.
- Religious groups in Japan have used manga and anime to attract followers by depicting supernatural or catastrophic themes. This was seen with the Aum Shinrikyo cult behind the 1995 Tokyo subway attack.
- Traditionally in Japan, illustrated stories have served religious propagation due to the value Buddhism places on
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After the independence of Tanganyika in1961 and its unification with Zanzibar to form Tanzania in 1964, Bongo movie artists in Tanzania have increasingly been using more English in Kiswahili movies than before. This paper sought to describe this new trend. Specifically, it highlights evidence and describes the motivations and impacts of the change. The study was conducted in Dar es Salam city involving movies acted before and after 1961 to 2013. The study involved spectators, actors and actresses, producers, directors and distributors. Data were collected through documentary review and interview methods, and were analysed descriptively and comparatively. Many factors have been realised to contribute to this change. However, they can be mainly categorised into psychological, cultural and economic factors, which all are a result of socio-cultural and economic changes which have been taking place in the country since1980s. Besides, it is revealed that the change has mainly impacted in deconstruction of Tanzanians’ identity and economic gains to key Bongo movie stakeholders. The study has revealed further that the change deconstructs our identity as a nation because the country remains half-caste in film industry, since there is no clear cut between Tanzanian and Nigerian movies. Therefore, the government is urged through the National Films Censorship Board, to maintain nation’s identity by inspecting, monitoring and certifying quality of movies before they are released to the market. All the substandard movies with code mixing, wrong English titles and subtitles should be monitored before they go public.
Cinema can serve either as a mirror that brings people together from different cultures or as a mirage used for political propaganda. While some films are used to shape public opinion for political gain, cinema also introduces audiences to different cultures and art forms from around the world. By making films accessible with subtitles and dubbing, streaming platforms like Netflix allow people globally to enjoy popular shows from various countries and cultures. This helps bring divided people together through shared viewing experiences and online discussions of film plots and theories. Ultimately, cinema reflects our society depending on the content and perspective one chooses to consume.
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This document provides information about a film screening event called "It Takes a Village" being held at kineforum in Jakarta from September 7-30, 2016. The event will feature a series of films that examine problems faced by children and how communities can support them. Films include Please Vote For Me about 8-year-olds running for class monitor, Gayby Baby about children with same-sex parents, Jihad Selfie about teenage recruitment by extremists, and Jermal about a father-son relationship. The screenings will be accompanied by discussions with child psychologists and educators. The goal is to reflect on children's challenges and how adults can guide them.
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This is my presentation at the Dissemination Seminar on the 2015 ASEAN Community held by Indonesia's Foreign Affairs Ministry in collaboration with State University of Makassar in Theater Room, Pinisi Building, State University of Makassar on Wednesday 15 October 2014.
The document discusses Malaysia's national education policy and national culture policy.
1) The national education policy was established in 1957 to replace the colonial education system and create a system suited for an independent nation. It aims to unite students of different races and provide a trained workforce.
2) The national culture policy aims to develop a unified Malaysian identity and culture by incorporating elements of the original Malay culture along with suitable aspects of other cultures like Chinese and Indian, while upholding Islam as the official religion.
Audience perception of sexual contents in nigerian moviesAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study that examined audience perceptions of sexual content in Nigerian movies. The study utilized a survey research design to collect information from 337 respondents across four local governments in Ogun State, Nigeria. The results showed that most audiences consider sexual content in movies to be bad, unhealthy, excessive and irrelevant. Based on these findings, the researchers recommend that movie producers should include sexual scenes sparingly and tactfully. The document provides background on the growth of the Nigerian movie industry, defines key terms like sexual content, and discusses factors that can influence different interpretations of sexual content among audiences.
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A patriarchal society has been an evil and a hindrance to growth in the past, recent and present times. Marriage in relation to patriarchy has had the extreme effect in a deeper sense. Male dominated societies have subordinated women leaving them less influential with no say at all in the activities and decision-making processes. This topic is appealing as it is a trend I have encountered first hand in my community and family as my basic institution. Women have specific designated duties, which are limited to house chores (Carol and Naomi 12). In my family, my mother is in charge of house chores with kitchen as her central office. My interest in women empowerment motivates me to understand the underlying factors that suppress women growth and development.
Some of my hypotheses for this study include: patriarchal systems affected women’s self-worth in marriages. This is by the fact that men had an upper hand and unquestioned control over everything posing women as less significant. Another hypothesis is that patriarchy lead to break-ups in marriages. This can be supported by the fact that women felt peripheral and secondary reviving the desire to seek for appreciation that motivated many to quit their marriages (Prem 16). Another hypothesis would be that patriarchy costs men in terms of humanity. The absolute power makes them lose the human attributes of humility, care and justice, which a core to a healthy human living (Carol and Naomi 10).Through the exploration of the chick lit materials, one gets a better perspective of how patriarchy marriages affect marriages from the standpoint of women who encounter the effects at most.
Work Cited
Carol, G. & Naomi, S. Why Does Patriarchy Persist? Cambridge: UK, Polity Press. 2018
Prem, C. Contentious Marriages, Eloping Couples: Gender, Castle, and Patriarchy in Northern India. England: UK, Oxford University Press. 2010
Bollywood Cinema’s Global Reach:
Consuming the ‘‘Diasporic
Consciousness’’
Amandeep Takhar
1
, Pauline Maclaran
2
, and Lorna Stevens
3
Abstract
Using the British Sikh community as its research context, this article explores the influence of the Bollywood film genre on what
Vertovic refers to as the ‘‘diasporic consciousness’’ in relation to this community. Bollywood attempts to speak to the diaspora by
conveying a new sense of ‘‘Indian-ness,’’ one that is less about citizenship and more about imagined identity and community. The
authors investigate what they have termed the ‘‘Indian imaginary’’ and how the values embedded therein impact on the lives of
young British Sikhs. The findings discuss three emergent core themes: (1) reaffirming pride in Indian heritage; (2) evoking romance
and longing; and (3) reinforcing family values and a sense of kinship within the British Sikh diaspora. The overall contribution of the
ar.
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A patriarchal society has been an evil and a hindrance to growth in the past, recent and present times. Marriage in relation to patriarchy has had the extreme effect in a deeper sense. Male dominated societies have subordinated women leaving them less influential with no say at all in the activities and decision-making processes. This topic is appealing as it is a trend I have encountered first hand in my community and family as my basic institution. Women have specific designated duties, which are limited to house chores (Carol and Naomi 12). In my family, my mother is in charge of house chores with kitchen as her central office. My interest in women empowerment motivates me to understand the underlying factors that suppress women growth and development.
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Prem, C. Contentious Marriages, Eloping Couples: Gender, Castle, and Patriarchy in Northern India. England: UK, Oxford University Press. 2010
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1
, Pauline Maclaran
2
, and Lorna Stevens
3
Abstract
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Vertovic refers to as the ‘‘diasporic consciousness’’ in relation to this community. Bollywood attempts to speak to the diaspora by
conveying a new sense of ‘‘Indian-ness,’’ one that is less about citizenship and more about imagined identity and community. The
authors investigate what they have termed the ‘‘Indian imaginary’’ and how the values embedded therein impact on the lives of
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them by race, culture, political beliefs or other differences.
Keywords: patriotism, unity, multiracial, multicultural, Ola Bola, Malaysian,
thematic analysis
1.0 INTRODUCTION
From the generation of its introduction in the entertainment industry,
media such as films have often served as a tool of propaganda to influence
people‟s behaviour and way of thinking because of its unique ability to
reproduce images, movement and sound like a real life [1]. The role of
film as arousal for social consciousness ultimately, makes films, both a
persuasive and extremely influential medium that can be used to spread
and deliver propaganda.
Malaya like most colonised nations, have only been introduced to
cinema during the period of colonialism, same goes to other Third World
countries. In 1898, the first feature film was introduced to Malaya during
the British colonial period. However, during that time there were only
one cinema and it was built by an Englishman named Willis in 1907 in
Singapore [2]. The uses in films throughout the years have shown that
films are not a sole medium of entertainment, but an influential medium
to shapes behaviours and ideas.
The early phase of amusement that has been centuries practised in
Malaya started with Wayang Kulit, a shadow puppet play that is performed
by Tukang Karut and a few other story tellers. The performance carries
with it the influence of different cultures, including Hinduism, Siamese
and Islamic influences that are all combine together in the storyline and
also the characters in Wayang Kulit.
From the build of first cinema in Singapore (Singapore was even part
of Malaya at that time) the history of Malay films revolves and started in
Singapore, the film industry grown as it was the heart of the entertainment
industry that time. Later after that, the first Malay film titled Laila Majnun
was produced by Singapore in 1933. The film was directed by B.S. Rajhans
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and produced by S.M. Christy. Still, it was only in the 1950s, that the
development of Malay language films could be witnessed with the fixing
up of two studio houses by Shaw Brothers and Cathay Keris. Besides that,
the role of films as a source of entertainment, have expanded and become
an effective medium to spread propaganda and messages nationally and
internationally. State actors such as political officials are conscious of
cinema‟s strongest attributes, and have used this media forms to mobilize
and indoctrinate society with different views.
Film making and entertainment industry in Malaya at that time was
quite similar to the Hollywood studio system. The country‟s studio system
provided institutional and training programs to people who are interested
to join the industry. The film industry was expanding well, thus, resulted
as more and more people joined the film and production field in that era.
These are all the factors that help to contribute in the golden days of the
Malaya film industry. When it comes to patriotism, the term of patriotism
would always relate to love and loyalty towards the country. A person is
considered as patriotic when they meet all the characteristics of patriotism
such as their beliefs, practices and actions are based on love and loyalty to
the nation. Since Malaysia is a multiracial country, the country always puts
patriotism in the first place because it took great effort to unite different
races in Malaysia [3].
The past history of Malaysia has witnessed the worst riot tragedy
happen on 13 May 1969 between the races that sacrificed hundreds of
civilians. The riots have been the highlight in Malaysian history of the
young nation-state’s ethnic relations. The Malay is the biggest races
in Malaysia followed by Cina, India, Kadazan Dusun,and other races.
Following the unfortunate tragedy, the Malaysia‟s government becoming
very concerned regarding the relationship between the multiracial citizens
in Malaysia. Thus, every event, programme, act, and any method that can
strengthen the relationship between races were taken in hope that another
13 May tragedy would not happen again. One of the ways to express the
patriot spirit is through the film. Hence, when film Ola Bola was introduced,
it is interesting to analysis how the narrative of the Ola Bola film portrays
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patriotism spirit using sport as the platform.
Films can be as one of the significant role that act as the platform of
socialisation that regularly work freely against the qualities and ethics
of conventional social foundations. Apart from that, nowadays people
are choosing to watch the film as one of the entertainers. Thus, films are
seen and perceived as one of the important based in the present day that
makes a contribution to the improvement of society [4]. That early year of
nineteen century, films have been a source of entertainment for the society.
This huge significance could be found in the offers of motion picture
stocks, establishments of movies, a great many fan following everywhere
throughout the world, adoring and admiring motion picture stars.
National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) defined
that Malaysia films are characterized as a films that are delivered in Malaysia,
created by Malaysian, or by organizations that enlisted in Malaysia with
the greater part of its investors being Malaysian. The goals are to build up
the film business to a global level and also to help the development of the
film industry as a goal community for films in this area [5].
2.0 PROBLEM STATEMENT
Patriotism is important in shaping the society in a country.An advanced
society is closely related to the practice of patriotism. Therefore, the spirit
of patriotism must be adopted by all communities so that the country
continues to advance in various aspects. However, colonization policy
implemented by the British in Malaya led to the existence of different races
and ethnic communities. Since Malaysia is a country in which the society
lives with different religions and cultures, it takes lots of effort to maintain
the peace between the multiracial society since each ethnic group holds
different beliefs. Thus, it is important to keep highlighting the elements
of love to country using possible approach.
It is a major challenge faced by the community in Malaysia in order to
maintain the spirit of unity and patriotism, while racial and ethnic diversity
complicate the efforts. Furthermore, now days, it has been discussed that
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patriotic spirit among Malaysian is getting low. Low of patriotic spirit is
becoming an issue over the past few years. However, according to the Star
Online on 28 February 2016, it said that film Ola Bola that was released
and produced by one of the popular director of Malaysia, by Chiu Keng
Guan has successfully brought Malaysian to stand together. The newspaper
also added that Ola Bola can be as a reminder to Malaysian that whether
we win or lose in the battle that we are facing, we should stand still side
by side and becomes one for the beloved country.
It is important to study the element of unity and patriotism portrayed
in film Ola Bola as it will discover the importance of patritotism film.
Patriotism film is important to improve the spirit of unity and patriotism
as it would be vanished as time passes. Hence, the researcher would like
to take this chance to study the film using thematic analysis to analyse the
element of unity and patriotism that were portrayed in the film that brought
Malaysian to stand together or not.
Therefore, using thematic analysis as a methodology of study to
analyse the elements of unity and patriotism in Ola Bola, the researcher
should be able to come out with the result to determine whether or not the
film Ola Bola is actually filmed patriotism that bring Malaysian together
as one despite the differences of race, religion and culture.
3.0 RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
Therefore, the research objectives of this paper are:
1. To identify the elements of patriotism that were presented in the
Ola Bola.
2. To study analysis the form of unity that was portrayed in the Ola
Bola.
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4.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
4.1 Concept Of Patriotism
Patriotism is always related to love and loyalty towards the country.
One is considered as a patriot citizen when their belief, practice and action
meet the characteristic of being patriotic [6]. Patriotism comes from the
Greek, patriotes which means fellow countrymen, compatriots and patrice
which means fatherland or country, namely homeland or country. This
brings the meaning of the individual or group ahead of us in the defend
homeland.Apatriot is said to be the one who loves his country and will do
whatever it takes to defend patriotism as the love of the state. According
to him, without love the country, be it race, family, team and group in any
form people cannot work well. Meanwhile, patriotism explained that it‘s
the more or less conscious conviction of a somebody that his own welfare
and that of the significant groups to which he belongs are dependent upon
the preservation or expansion or it can be both of the power and polish of
his society’ and culture of his society’.
However, [7] defined patriotism as a state love is too shallow. He
added that patriotism can be embodied in loyalty and love for the nation to
be able to sacrifice anything to defend its sovereignty from any threat. In
addition, Primoratz explains that the word ‘caring’can be a supporter and
anchor to the word ‘love’ because with the sense of caring it will surely
be the catalyst for the sacrifice of the nation. Indeed, this definition creates
an emotional element as the feelings of love themselves are emotionally
shaped. However, this emotional element is regulated and still in rational
conquests.
Primoratz’s stand were agreed by other scholar as he also define
patriotism as a feeling of pride and love of the state in addition to being
willing to sacrifice anything in the interest of the state. The willingness of
a citizen to sacrifice to defend the country is a direct and commendable
reaction that reflects the height of the spirit of patriotism in oneself them.
In this context, the appreciation of the spirit of patriotism is not limited
to one’s willingness citizens serve in the field of national defence such as
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military and police only, but they include. All aspects of society include
economic, educational, cultural, sports and variety. All these life fields
need to be developed together with the wishes of the construction a nation
of nations.
Meanwhile, for [8], patriotism is a form of struggle that raises the
interests of the nation and the country. Individuals who have a patriotic
spirit will emphasize high fighting spirit in solving the status, status and
influence of their nation. In addition, the element of loyalty as emphasized
in the Rukun Negara is also one of the important elements.
Loyalty to the king and country shown by a citizen by donating and
sacrifice, and then they become the benchmark for the spirit of patriotism
of an individual. Similarly with pride to the country became one of the
underlying characteristics of the spirit of patriotism. Although Primoratz
seeing the definition of patriotism as a state of affection is a shallow one,
but the principle essence of patriotism is the feeling and passion of love
for the country.
4.2 Types Of Patriotism
Patriotism is a positive value that should have in the heart of every
nation without any doubt. However, there are still nations that think that
having patriotism for own good and only being patriotism when they
need to. In cases like this, [9] classified patriotism into two types, which
is value-based patriotism and egocentric patriotism.
Value-based patriotism is referring to the loyalty and love of a nation to
the country is due to certain factors that can profit such as the achievement
of the country in terms of economy as well as other privileges available
in that country. This makes the country very worthy to be devoted to
loyalty. In this context, these groups often raised the issues such as what
is the contribution of the country to me while the question of what my
contribution to the country will be ignored. In this context, we can say
that they are being selfish and do not care about the country. To put in the
simple way, if the country does not provide benefits and benefits to them,
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the loyalty to his country will disappear this. This type of patriotism can
be regarded as materialistic, shallow and inaccurate.
Meanwhile egocentric patriotism refers to one’s love and loyalty
to his country simply because “it is his country” but not because of the
country’s ability to provide certain achievements and privileges for himself.
Thus, egocentric patriotism presented by Primoratz is seen to be better
than value-based patriotism because the nations love for the homeland is
unconditional. In general, egocentric patriotism can be judged as a sincere
love for the country because the nations do not expect anything from it
when compared to values-based patriotism.
4.3 Patriotism and Nationalism
Apart from that, patriotism are always been relate to the nationalism.
Nationalism refers to a national spirit that leads to the struggle to liberate
the homeland from foreign occupation either politically, economically
or socially. According to [10] nationalism is not founded on ideology,
simply based on primordial attachment to an arena or residential district
to an area or community. That is including the sentiment of belonging, a
sense of individuality and a strong feeling of love for the land. He added
that nationalism in a special sense reflects the liveliness of the desire and
the power to fight for a more beneficial change, especially in the dignity
to contribute to the sovereignty of states. However, the essence of the
emergence of the nationalism spirit actually is the spirit of patriotism
that is already present in the soul of the Malaysian nations. However, the
patriotic feelings are more focused on loyalty to kings and state leaders,
meanwhile nationalism is a powerful identity of a group of individuals
with a national political entity such as national symbols like flag, coats of
arms, national anthems play.
Historian studies saw the spirit of patriotism in Malaysia beginning in
the days of the Malay Sultanate of Malacca and festering in the 17th to 20th
centuries. The patriotic spirit that existed at that time was the key to the
sovereignty, strength, stability and expansion of the Melaka Empire. This
means the spirit of patriotism and nationalism is not born simultaneously.
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However, the existence of the spirit of patriotism in the soul of the Malayan
people has proven to strengthen the spirit of their nationalism to liberate
the country from the British colonization. This day, it was found that
the involvement of teenagers or school pupils in crime was the result of
the decline of patriotism values. The lack of patriotic spirit among the
generation today is one of the factors that causes some of them to be more
inclined to unprofitable activities, such as engaging in a hedonistic culture
(entertainment or pleasure) because their souls are empty in terms of values
and love of religion, race and nation.
The young generation today should always foster a spirit of loyalty
and patriotism and do nothing that can harm the nation and the nation. The
crowd and hostile attitude will destroy the spirit of patriotism. Therefore,
they need to adopt a life philosophy that does not concern the interests of
them; the national interests should be taken together because the national
interest will bring a better good to oneself. The importance of patriotism
is linked to the awareness that youths should be provided with formal and
informal education that can help them prepare for life as a good citizen,
productive, moral, disciplined, responsible and thus defend the country.
4.4 Fostering National Unity
The discussion on national unity and integration in the multiracial
society of Malaysia has always been the main topic when it comes to
patriotism and unity. Despite 50 years of Malaysia’s independence, these
issues would always remain in discourse. Not to mention that national
unity and integration amongst the citizens is directly related to inter-ethnic
relations. As indicated by past investigates, even after the long period
since Independence Day, Malaysian are still segregated by ethnicity and
religion without the citizen of Malaysia realise it or not. To address this
shortcoming, the administration has built up various projects to energize the
diverse ethnic gatherings in Malaysia to mingle and blend with each other.
Thus, when the film of Ola Bola was produced and released, it is a
good example of showing the themes of unity among Malaysian alongside
the patriotic spirit. To build nation-building, the filmmaker suggests the
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importance of racial harmony and sympathy, especially in a multi-cultural
and multi-ethnic nation like Malaysia. Still, it is foremost important
to analyse further the history of Malaysia in order to possess a better
understanding on the issues that related to inter-ethnic relations and internal
integrity. Back then, in the year 1969, Malaysian witnessed the bloodshed
among the races. The researcher considers the case of riots that take place
on the 13 May 1969. The incidents happen in Kampung Rawa in Penang
in 1998. Some other example is in Kampung Medan and Petaling Jaya in
2001 (Jayum Anak Jawan, 2006). The entire event indicates that ethnic
is a pressing and serious issue if it did not handle carefully. The riots
on 13 May 1969 were actually the turning point for ethnic relations in
Malaysia. However, Malaysian failed to realize the importance of good
and sustainable of interethnic relations when it comes close to living as
multiracial country.
According to Jayum Anak Jawan, investigations later revealed the
factor of the incident. The Kampung Medan incident happened because an
inter-ethnic confrontation due to a simple misunderstanding. Hence, this
shows that the understanding between different ethnic groups is crucial in
order to avoid such conflicts from happening again in the future. Thus, the
Malaysian should embrace the culture of practicing difference dialogue and
language that lead to unity should be encouraged among the multiracial
citizen of Malaysia. National solidarity is the unification of individuals of
different races with various societies under one type of national character
that is more particular, yet can be acknowledged by the vast majority of
the ethnic gatherings in this nation. The creator likewise underlined that
with the end goal for Malaysia to move towards national solidarity, other
than taking a gander at the likenesses on the social components that can
be shared together, endeavours lessen the hole of multicultural among the
diverse ethnic gatherings is additionally imperative [12].
The creator additionally felt that the procedure moving towards
national solidarity is an extremely intense issue to accomplish because
of the distinctions in the social among the different ethnic gatherings as
in by and large, clashes will at present happen straightforwardly or in a
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roundabout way. In a perfect world, [12] said that the most ideal approach
to elevate national solidarity is to locate a national image or philosophy as
the reason for the national personality that is acknowledged by all the ethnic
gatherings. In Malaysia, there have been numerous endeavours made by the
legislature to advance national solidarity. Wawasan 2020, an administration
strategy focusing on creating status for Malaysia continuously 2020, names
national solidarity as a key segment of a created nation. The “Bangsa
Malaysia” approach underscores “individuals having the capacity to
recognize themselves with the nation, speak Malay and acknowledge the
Constitution.”
Apanel of trustees shaped by the National Operations Council (NOC)
to ponder the understudy improvement at the University of Malaya, after
the 1969 racial uproars prescribed an ethnic portion framework in the
extent of 55:45 percent for Bumiputera and non-Bumiputera understudies
as the grounds for admittance to colleges. This ethnic share framework
was set up till it was neutralised in 2004 and replaced with the meritocracy
framework. The National Service program which started in 2003 is meant
to address racial polarizations and energize national solidarity by taking
youth from different institutions together in one scene. The New Economic
Policy (NEP) and other related governmental policy regarding minorities
in society programs with the principle targets to decrease destitution
independent of race and to lessen pay circulation holes between races
have hosed Malay feelings of dread of falling behind whatever is left of
the country financially, yet in addition prompted worries of government-
supported separation among the non-Malay people group.
5.0 ANALYSIS
RO1: What Are The Elements Of Patriotism That Presented In The Ola
Bola?
5.1 Loyalty
The film that portray the loyalty towards the country is when the
stories of the national football team captain, Chow Kwok Keung or known
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as Tauke in the film. Tauke is excellent and dedicated player in the team
and dream to bring the team to play in the international competition. He is
being so dedicated to his national team that he even turned down an offer
to play for a professional club in England. In this case, Tauke’s decision to
decline the offer to join English Premier League football club in England
shown that he is loyal to country and national football team. One of the
pillars of the movie is his struggle with that decision and how it affected
the people around him when especially when his sister could not further
the study even though having excellent results in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
(SPM). To Tauke, rather than playing the football for the sake of another
country, Tauke rather bring the glory to his own homeland, even though
at that time the team salary was not handsomely paid. Apart from that,
to Tauke no amount of money in the world can buy the sense of pride in
achieving success in his own country. Not to miss was also the background
behind the interplay between one of the characters, TV producer Marianne
who had the final task researching the 1980s team and her boss who turned
out to be the announcer who was on duty during the Olympic qualifier. Her
boss had similarly decided to forgo an offer from the British Broadcasting
Corporation (BBC) in London to continue serving in his own country.
Marianne herself, in the beginning of the movie, was about to migrate
and accept an offer overseas before her eventual decision to stay after
finding out about the story of the 1980 Malaysian Olympic football team.
She told her friends that she now has the answered why she should stay
in her country.
5.2 Sacrifices for Country
Meanwhile, another character that portrays the patriotism to the
country is the goalkeeper Muthu Kumar. Muthu is the eldest in the family,
however, he always clashes fought with his father when he effectively
prioritizes football and country over his livelihood and family. Muthu
desire to seek after football has caused a crack amongst him and his dad
as a result of his inability to satisfy the obligations as the oldest in the
family by assisting with his dad’s work as a plucking coconuts.Apart from
that, Muthu also responsible to take care of his and dealing with his two
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youthful siblings who are aged between 10-12 year olds. Muthu also said
to Tauke that football is all he knows and he really wants to be successful
in the sports he is passionate about. He added that he really wants to make
the way for Malaysia to be in the Olympic and bring the glory ever to the
country even for once.
5.3 National Spirit
The film also shows the deepest feeling of national spirit. The specific
scenes that portrayed this patriotism theme is during the national football
team are intensely undergoing the army physical training in Sabah. The
objective of the intense physical training is for them to be as one team and
never give up fighting for the glory of the country. At the beginning of the
story, the players been quite selfish and did not understand each other very
well especially when the team keep lost to enemy team. However, they are
able to overcome their ciris and show great teamwork. Thus, even after
knowing that Malaysia had boycotted the Olympics along with 66 other
countries because of Russia’s invasion of Afghanistan, the team decided
to play the game at their utmost spirit for the country. Apart from that,
the intense training along with an army’s order to not left their member
behind teach the team the strong teamwork. The commander of the army
said few strongest lines to instil the national spirit within the national
football team such as:
“Jika awak kalah, awak mati”
“kerjasama adalah senjata kamu yang paling kuat”
“Rakan-rakan kamu, mereka adalah nyawa kamu”
The shots of intense army-style training followed by patriotic dialogue
along with the nationalism music sure lift up the spirit and make the players
strive harder to achieve success. Most importantly, it has really inject a
sense of pride patriotism to the audiences when watched the film. When
“Inilah Barisan Kita”, one of the patriotic songs of Malaysia was sung,
the shots were followed by the Malaysia’s beautiful landscape such as
waterfall, mountains, island, forest. As can see in the figure above, the
national football team is in high spirit of patriotism singing the song.Apart
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from that, the panned scene of beautiful scenery of Malaysia landscape has
left an impact on its audiences. Prior to the final match, the army physical
training becomes intense and the teamwork portrayed depicted patriotism
very well.
RO2: How the unity was portrayed in film Ola Bola?
5.4 Interracial-friendship
One of the elements of unity that was portrayed between the characters
in the film to signify multiculturalism is interracial-friendship. As the
captain, Tauke show his responsibility as a leader by looking out for his
one team mate, Muthu. One scene in the film where Muthu’s brothers got
into an accident while deliver the coconut to the client. Tauke offer help
Muthu by drive him to the hospital by borrowing the car from Rahman
and accompany Muthu for settling the process at the hospital. In addition,
Tauke also listened to Muthu when Muthu seems distress over the problem
between his father and him.As can see in the scene, Tauke attentively listen
to Muthu voice out his difficulty situation. In the film Ola Bola, music was
used as tools to deliver the elements of unity of friendship. It shows in one
of the scenes when that Tauke stay with Muthu until late night and drive
Muthu back to his house from the hospital. The song Arena Cahaya plays
with the lines that goes;
“walau dunia menjadi gelap gelita, pegang dengan penuh percaya, kepada
mimpi kita; apakah maksud hidup tanpa pelbagai suasana”
The song depicted that one should strive hard for their dreams,
although the universe appears to be shrouded in darkness and hardness.
The darkness makes us to keep faith in our dreams because life is always
full with obstacles and challenges to overcome. The melody fits impeccably
with the shot appeared and it supplemented the plot extremely well. The
companionship amongst Tauke and Rahman is additionally an extraordinary
type of multicultural portrayal. Tauke regularly shares his disappointments
with Rahman while Rahman prompts and persuadesTauke to have a positive
personality so whatever remains of the group will be empowered under
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Tauke’s authority. The corresponding fellowship depicted is additionally
found among Ali and Muthu, Ah Cai and Abu, the general population at
a funfair, sports reporters and among Tauke-Ali-Muthu’s partners in their
JPNS office.
5.5 Interaction between various races
Some examples are the relationship between Tauke and Rahman,
Tauke and his teammates, Muthu and Ali, Ah Cai and Abu, football
commentators and the people at the funfair. For instance, when Muthu’s
brothers are admitted to hospital due to an accident, Tauke borrowed a car
from Rahman to send Muthu to the hospital. Tauke stayed with Muthu until
he was comforted. Conversations between Rahman and Tauke are another
cross cultural dimension where both of them did not show any form of
racial discrimination. Rahman freely expressed his thoughts and constantly
motivated Tauke to play the role of the team’s captain responsibly. The
portrayal of communication between various races, common themes of
unity like acceptance, tolerance, trust, hard-work and chasing dreams
together were shown perfectly in the film Ola Bola. The portraying of
these values is planted for easy interpretation among audiences. At the
point when these qualities are shared among different races of Malaysian,
it enables the gatherings of people to have the capacity to relate it to their
day by day fellowships that they ought to take after those components so
as to have a decent relationship among multiracial.
5.6 Depicted the multilingual dialogues
Other than English, Ola Bola used Malay, Tamil, Mandarin, Hokkien
and Cantonese languages in the film. The use of different dialects of
implication depicted the engaging part of living in a multiracial nation
that enabling a receptive outlook to a general public with rich culture and
convention. In Ola Bola, there were two pictures where the Indian games
reporter talked in Tamil openly while his Malay and Chinese companions
to some degree comprehended what he’s maxim while in another, an Indian
can be seen talking in Chinese to his Chinese companions at the funfair
while viewing the last football games. It seems that pictures like these
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were common back in the days where different races, spoke each others
languages yet they understand each other. The usage of different languages
in the film showed respect for all the different communities.
5.7 Unity through sport
The film use sport, which is football as a way to deliver the unity
message throughout the movie. The story of a historical famous football
team among Malaysians in the 1970s till early 1990s brings back warm
memories. From the analysis done by the researcher, the researcher can
see the portrayal of team spirit, passion, dedication and sacrifices of each
player in order for the team to get the dream of qualifying for the Olympic
Moscow become reality at that time. Despite the conflicts that the players
confronting, the researcher can see the national teams is determined to win
the Olympic Qualifier. For instance, Kwok Keong or Tauke, the captain of
the national football team, who is also the eldest in his family, conveys an
incredible obligation towards his family and his sweetheart. He is pulled
between being a family breadwinner and at the same time pursuing his
dream in football. The 1976 defeat to South Korea was a painful memory
for him, and he swears to make out all he can be in the Olympic Qualifier
of the 1980 Games.
Some other lesson is the character played by Muthu. Being the eldest
in the family and his dream to pursue football has caused a problem
between him and his father because of his failure to meet the duties as the
eldest in the household by helping out with his father’s work as plucking
coconuts. He also quite neglects his responsibility in taking charge of his
three younger brothers who are between 10-12 years old because of his
passion towards the football. Muthu once said to Tauke that football is all
he knows and he really wants to be successful in football he passionate
about. Although everyone faces different struggles, however, their dream
is only one, which is to make sure that the team can play at the Moscow
Olympics and make Malaysian proud. To win the game for the beloved
country, the team had made strongly passed all the sacrifices and hardships.
Though faces many hardships and struggles, however, at the end of the
day, the team strives to play the game with all their men. For instance,
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despite disliking the choice of Coach Harry to put Eric as the striker, Ali
still played. Tauke, left the group yet returned to ensure that the group met
all prerequisites for the Olympics. Muthu shared his thoughts with Tauke
in hospital saying, he;
“I thought I knew nothing except football, but now I realise, I’m
nothing… My only hope is to leave this national team with glory, just once”
Despite the fact that Muthu’s dad firmly contradicts his choice to play
football as opposed to being a decent child in the family, he never lost his
expectation that he will have the capacity to make his dad pleased one day.
6.0 DISCUSSION
“You will believe again” was the tagline slogan that was used in the
film Ola Bola. Even though the slogan is unspoken, it’s entirely clear that
there’s a progressing of the possibility that “solidarity is quality” (bersekutu
bertambah mutu, according to Malaysia’s national adage) for the nation, on
the football contribute and furthermore life. There is a lot of values we can
learn from film Ola Bola such as patriotism, team spirit, self-sacrifices and
so on. The researcher feels so glad and proud that Malaysia can produce
such a movie because the researcher believe Malaysian need this kind of
movie not just to keep remember the historic history but also as a tool
to represent well what we are as Malaysian. The movie has been able to
disseminate the message of unity and patriotism without being viewed as
a forced or perceived as propaganda.
As claim by [13], they said that patriotism is really significant for
the sovereignty in the future because education is a potent mechanism to
inculcate the unity and patriotism spirit among nation. The impact of the
spirit of patriotism is really significant for the country to remain in the
future so that the country’s independence meaningful. Indeed, even though
it’s just a film, Ola Bola truly could deliver well the lesson and message
patriotism, team spirit, self-sacrifices and other elements in the film. Ola
Bola tagline, ‘you will believe again’is just an ordinary and simple tagline
yet it’s strong and powerful enough to drive Malaysian to believe again. Ola
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Bola has successfully re-instilled a sense of pride, belief and hope among
Malaysians. Back then, Malaysia was once united over a common goal,
and that mutual goal was to ensure the Malaysian football team qualified
for the 1980 Olympic Games.
Malaysia is a multiracial country, and for once has suffered from
racial wars in the past which is 13 May, that witness bloodshed among
the races. Since then, Malaysian have learnt from the history that unity
is should stand above the colour and cultures. Various ethnic, racial and
religion, unity plays an important role in order to make sure that the bond
within different races of Malaysian would not shake whenever the crisis
arise. It is deniable that Malaysian could not avoid the conflict and quarrel;
however, it is best to learn how to overcome the conflict so that we can
create a harmony and peaceful society. If we look at the analysis in Chapter
5, the film depicted a lot of unity element between the players, though they
always have clashed and differing opinion. However, they at the end of
the day they would come out with the solution and make up for the better
situations. Ola Bola has shown high depiction of racial unity which the
researcher believes that is the important element to promote the unity to
the people of Malaysia.
The storylines injected with multicultural and multiracial themes
cannot properly, however the stories at least leave a powerful impact on
audiences. Moreover, the researchers found that Ola Bola has no prejudice
towards any particular race as the multiracial society living together as a
big family, as Malaysians. Furthermore, the film has shown strong bonding
of unity elements between multiracial. The film teaches us to never give
up on our dream. In the film, the researcher can see and relate it when the
team of Malaysian who wanted to played well and secured a place in the
1980 Olympic Games work hard for it. All the football players had their
unique personal stories and had sacrificed a lot in order to achieve the
dream, and also for country dream. One of these footballers was Muthu,
who, despite stiff resistance from his father and the fact that he experienced
to work multiple jobs to sustain his family, stayed on with the team for the
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last match of the 1980 Olympic Games qualifiers.
Tauke, the captain of the football team truly prove that local pride
beats international allure when Kwon turn down the offer to play in English
Premiere League in England because he want to stay in Malaysia and lead
Malaysia into the 1980 Olympic Games. Usually, people would choose
to migrate overseas for a better opportunity or for the greener pastures
of their career. Of course, there is nothing wrong in behaving so, but in
certain instances, if one could attain success in our own nation, and so
certainly that would take a bigger sensation of pride for the mortal. Tauke
has shown us that his patriotism heartstring for a homeland is much stronger
that makes he declined the offer and stay in the Malaysia team. ‘There
always a rainbow after the rain’. With each individual being down, with
individuals discouraged and desolate, this saying has been broadly utilized.
It’s dependably been utilized as a feeling of solace, of counsel, or perhaps a
wellspring of inspire to injured individuals. Being known about a rainbow
coming connotes a superior future, specifically telling a cheerful tomorrow.
Hard work would always be paid to the achievement.
In the Ola Bola film, the goalkeeper Muthu influenced the essential
punishment to spare in the last match because of the innumerable number
of long periods of training that he did late during the evening. Regardless
of being drained from preparing and filling in as an elastic tapper, despite
everything he made it a point to rehearse late around evening time as he
needed to succeed severely. Something else worth worrying about the
film is about the multi-ethnic nature of the motion picture. Not just that
the cast is multi-racial, even the story and culture itself is so exceptionally
different. It demonstrates Tauke having a straightforward nasi lemak with
his companion Rahman and his family in a commonplace Malay kampung
house, the discourse in Tamil among Muthu’s family, and furthermore the
different Chinese tongues talked everywhere throughout the film, which
are all pith of what makes all of us Malaysian.
Notions of ethnicity and cultural identity in Malaysia multicultural
society are vital for galvanizing ethnic individuals to maintain, protect
and promote their cultures, languages and religious beliefs, including
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their economic targets. Apart from that, film Ola Bola not just features
the beautiful game of football, but it’s also more than that. It’s about the
beautiful people of different cultures in Malaysia. It’s about relationships,
family, romance, friendship and what it’s like living in a country where
everyone speaks multi languages. It just so happens that sports are what
most unites us as a nation of multiracial country. And this is where all
those elements in Ola Bola converge to give us a heartwarming story of
the loves and lives of a group of individuals whose passion for football
drives them to make sacrifices for their loved ones and their country.Apart
from that, as stated by [14], multiculturalism oriented films are needed in
order to eliminate the elements of discrimination and tensions between
racial groups. A film like Ola Bola and other multicultural films functions
as an “agent of socialisation” in society as the film represent patriotism.
Such initiatives are needed in Malaysia as the fundamental strength of
the country lies in unity and patriotism of multiracial citizens. Besides
that, films, through their moving images and imitation of reality help
building bridges between cultures. It can be noted that this film successfully
portrayed multiculturalism in various forms, especially in using sports.
The researcher believes a constant approach should be implemented
in order to instill the elements of patriotism and unity among Malaysian.
In this case, media mainstream plays a vital role as nowadays people are
good with the technology and advanced gadget. Hence, when film Ola
Bola was produced, it was a good platform to instil the spirit elements of
patriotism and unity within Malaysian. For instance, government utilised
mainstream media to plant the concept of 1Malaysia to the nation. Everyday
Malaysian citizen and have been bombarded by with the messages of the
1Malaysia concept by the mainstream media. The 1Malaysia logos are
ubiquitous due to bulk advertising and commercials in mainstream media
[15]. Along with the logo, the tagline people first, it now has become the
identification of 1Malaysia concept to the public through the repetition in
mainstream media.
Truth be told, predominant press has helped to advance 1Malaysia
by keep underscore on the slogan since People First, Performance Now
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in 2009 and the main proceed onward to Generating Transformation in
2010, Transformation Successful People Prosperous in 2010 and till the
ongoing topic Promises Fulfilled in 2012. The reason for existing is to
fortify recognition and practices of the general population. The redundancy
of demonstrating the logo and slogan of 1 Malaysia have in a roundabout
way impact on illuminating the general population what the legislature is
concentrating on this idea. Thus the same goes in the case of when Ola
Bola was used as a platform to disseminate the message of patriotism and
unity among multiracial Malaysian. It was a good move using the media,
specifically using film as a method to instil the spirit. Nationalism is not a
short and frenzied display or show of emotion, but a lifetime dedication.
The love for our nation should not germinate and grow only in August to
commemorate the country independence day only, but should last for a
lifetime as a loyal citizen to the country.
One of the scholars named Hamdan Adnan also believes that instead
of focusing on specific communities, films in Malaysia should portray the
real essence of Malaysia. Since Malaysia is a multiracial and multicultural
country [16], the film should show those elements in the film and the
researcher believes that Ola Bola is successful in doing that. Furthermore,
according to Lincoln Geraghty, he believes that films would always connect
people no matter what genre it is applied. This is because the film would
help people to understand the world around them and elevate their spirit. In
this case, the researcher believes that Ola Bola has succeeded in connecting
the people of Malaysia in full spirit and they are proud of their country
while putting away all the differences regardless the races, cultures, and
religions.
The researcher, always thinks that being a Malaysian does not pull
in anyone less a Malay, Chinese, Indian, Kadazan or Iban. Malaysians
should take each other as Malaysians and should identify themselves first
as Malaysians, for such identification fosters patriotism and develops unity.
Malaysians must remain vigilant and be conscious of the sensitivities of
other faiths and civilizations for the sake of interracial harmony. The most
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urgent task of Malaysians is to ensure racial and religious harmony, and
reject extremism. To prevent Malaysians from drifting apart, they must be
ethnic bridge builders, not ethnic heroes. It is our duty to work for peace
and harmony and refrain from acts of provocation and violence. Multiracial
living and communities have become a source of racial integration of long
time, and have played a part in making Malaysia a harmonious place to
survive, get word, work and play. We have a role to work by giving greater
emphasis to the idea of Malaysian unity and togetherness, based on the
values and virtues taught by all religions and races, instead of exploiting
ethnic sentiments. All Malaysian should be dedicated to furthering peace,
harmony and unity.
In film Ola Bola, we can see that the film shown the local food as the
national identity as a Malaysian which is Nasi Lemak, Tea Tarik and kuih-
muih. Beyond just being an extension of the conflict, food can also bring
the two sides together as long as they accept its shared origin. Though
Malaysian is multiracial society, however the society has long perceived
the Nasi Lemak as local cuisine regardless whose race it belongs. But
being a Malaysian and eat Nasi Lemak with Tea Tarik show true identity
as a Malaysian people. Theories of cognitive development that children
typically move from a focus on themselves to identifying with those who
are important to them in their environment. Thus, building attachments to
groups is part of the normal socialization process as people move toward
adulthood. It is the way we learn to read and apply in the world round us.
There is a progression from being egocentric to increasingly sociocentric.
As a consequence, as children get older, they become less concentrated
on themselves and more concentrated on themselves as character of a larger
social context. These theories highlight the importance of self-definition
and emotional identification with objects in early learning. Gradually,
individuals develop a sensitivity to the needs and interests of others. Social
conventions constitute ways of coordinating with others. It is by adhering to
a convention that people convene at set times, travel without collisions, and
legislate on what they mean to one another in various spoken languages.
Entirely the same, these established modes of coordination are not simply
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regularities in practice. Many have become institutionalized over the path
of human development.
Social conventions and institutions do not define what “is done”, but
quite what “ought to be served”. Therefore, since multiracial society in
Malaysia seems insurgent and capable of pushing much of the land into
chaos and not impossible war, so there is increased need to understand and
find out how to cope with the conditions that promote such extreme racial
attitude. Gastro Diplomacy is another arm of Public Diplomacy where soft
power rises as a tool of warfare. For the past several years, Gastro Diplomacy
has obtained extra concentration and to symbolize food as the gravy to
diplomacy’s rice. Gastro Diplomacy is also an exceptionally powerful,
nonverbal method of communication. In the current environment, public
diplomacy operators access unlimited channels as Public Diplomacy ranges
from anything to everything [17]. Gastronationalism, culinary traditions
and foodways, just like anthems or flags, are among the fundamental
building blocks of national identity. Nations define themselves through
things that give group members shared experiences and generate solidarity.
Food, as a material artifact of culture, is no exception.As a basic necessity
for sustenance and survival, food provides links between social actors
and their cultural pasts, shared bonds of familial or religious identity, and
narratives of organizational identity.
For example, 1Malaysia introduced by late Prime Minister Mohd Najib
Tun Razak, is a concept to create a harmonious Malaysian society, which
is vital for Malaysia to attain a successful and developed country status.
The concept stresses on the toleration and inclusion of other cultures within
the Malaysian realm and unity is vital for a country with plural society
like Malaysia. If the concept using the theories of cognitive development
and children of Malaysia be enimplant the concept 1Malaysia since early
childhood, they would naturally emerge as one despite of being different
races.Thus, in this case, the production of patriotism film is cucial because it
would help the multiracial society, especially the young generation to have
early understand about about Malaysian, a country that lives in multiracial
races, culture and religions. With the patriotism form, since the generation
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being familiarise with the unity and patriotism, they would eventually be
loyal to country naturally because the implementation to instil the unity
and patriotism have been done in the earlier stages. This sense of loyalty
builds through the acculturation process, as people become less focused
on themselves and get word to bring into account the needs and interests
of others.
Semiotics is concerned with meaning; how representation, in the
wide sense, such as language, images, objects generates meanings or
the processes by which we comprehend or attribute meaning. For visual
images, or visual and material culture more generally, semiotics is a
research that challenge wider than the study of symbolism and the use of
semiotic analysis concepts such as naturalism and realism (the notion that
images or objects can objectively depict something) and intentionality
(the belief that the meaning of icons or objects is created by the person
who created it). Furthermore, semiotics can offer a useful perspective on
formalist analysis (the notion that meaning is of secondary importance to
the relationships of the individual parts of an image or object). Semiotic
analysis, in effect, acknowledges the variable relationship [s] we may
have to representation and therefore images or objects are understood as
dynamic; that is, the significance of icons or objects is not understood as
a one-way process from image or object to the individual but the solution
of complex interrelationships between the soul, the image or object and
other factors such as culture and society.
In film Ola Bola, lots of semiotic elements were inserted in order to
perfectly deliver the unity of multiracial society and patriotism. The spoken
language in the film Ola Bola not only using Malay language but also
using Mandarin, Tamil, Hokkien and others that well depicted Malaysia
as a multiracial society that using all the languages. The role of different
dialects of implication depicted the engaging part of living in a multiracial
nation that enabling a receptive outlook to a worldwide public with rich
culture and rule.Away from that, that semiotics is the open area of signs and
signifying practices.Asign can be defined, basically, as any entity (words,
images, objects, and so forth) that refers to something else. Semiotics
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studies how this referring results from the previously established social
convention. That is, semiotics shows how the relationship between the
sign and the ‘something else’ results from what our society has taught us.
Semiotics is concerned with the fact that the character is neither inevitable
nor necessary. The picture of the swastika, for instance, can have radically
different meanings depending on where and how it is seen.
Thus, Ola Bola has shown the image of Malaysian diversity through
the flag, colour of skin, different food, different culture and religions
and others. For example, semiotic element that portrays the diversity of
Malaysia is through local cuisine or local food. Based on previous studies,
it is proven that food is the reflection on the identity of the community
that consumed it. Food and drink are associated as identity, which refers
to the personality, mentality, character, social, political, economic and
cultural identifications of individuals and groups. One of the local cuisine
is Nasi Lemak, is a every one favourite despite the different races. Nasi
lemak originates and has been passed down from generation to generation
in Malaysia. Although some say that it may have Indian influence, the
complete set of the local cuisine, which consist of rice that are cooked
with coconut milk that are folded using daun pisang, hard-boiled eggs and
sambal shows that, the entire recipe are created to satisfy and fulfil the taste
of Malaysian demographic.
Apart from that, national pride and patriotism was generally measured
by the level of attachment to the country, knowledge of history and love
for its national symbols. The findings revealed that twenty five of the
participants perceived of a deep and reverent sense of loyalty to and
identification with Malaysian national symbols, particularly the Malaysia
flag and the national anthem. In film Ola Bola, in several scenes the producer
insert the national symbols such as Malaysia’s flag and NegaraKu (national
anthem). It symbolises national identity and the spirit of patriotism, and the
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audiences can feel the sense of unity we are singing the national anthems
in the sports ceremony. Hence, the significance of semiotic element that we
give images and objects is other to what the image or object literally is. In
other words, images and objects can function like signs and, importantly,
the meaning we ascribe to the signal relates to cultural ideas that we have
read, and may or may not be cognizant of.
7.0 CONCLUSION
The completion of this study proven that films does play significant
roles to help to instil elements of unity and patriotism among Malaysian.
From the study that has been conducted, it can be concluded that Ola Bola
is a prime example of films that depict Malysian multiracial society. Ola
Bola is an extraordinary film that depicted the components of multicultural
or ‘Malaysian-ness’ all in all through the soul of the film. The films that
address multicultural components could instruct the Malaysian culture
to live under one rooftop as one country. Movies like Ola Bola ought to
be created more keeping in mind the end goal to serve the network. As
it were, this will be a reference point for ages to come. Multicultural and
multi-ethnic topics are honed as a remark enhanced in the days to come.
Shockingly, this isn’t understood by the movie producers as multiracial of
social recorded developments, leaves an enormous effect. From the study,
it can be noticed that a film like Ola Bola can achieve an extensive variety
of crowds. This can be an instrument for joining all Malaysians. Other than
that, the achievement accomplished by this film ought to urge more movie
producers to deliver films that depict multiculturalism as it can affect its
groups of onlookers. To increase steadfast help from Malaysians, movie
producers should step up with regards to understanding their intended
interest group or their survey conduct. From this investigation, it can be
inferred that the achievement of a movie isn’t generally about the star
intensity of the on-screen character or executive yet alternate factors that
producers ought to profit by for the promoting efforts to utilize.
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