The Role of Religious Moderation in Good Governance in Indonesia’s Democratic Era: An Analysis of the Film Tanda Tanya (?)

Putri, Della Dwi Hidayah Kurnia
Febriana, Raden Ajeng Intan Nuraini
Kustiyan, Putra Adi
Pratama, Raihan Nafis
Farida, Siti A’immatul
Al Rahmat, Hendrik Feranata

Jurnal Indonesia Studi Moderasi Beragama
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): JISMB, Volume 3, Issue 1 (2026): February-May Period

Background: Indonesia’s cultural diversity creates complex challenges for sustaining religious harmony. The film Tanda Tanya (?) depicts interfaith interactions and social tensions that reflect these challenges in contemporary Indonesian society. Objective: This study examines how the film represents religious moderation and principles of good governance, emphasising the relationship among individual behaviour, community values, and social stability. Method: A qualitative content analysis was conducted, focusing on scenes, dialogues, character interactions, and conflict patterns to identify indicators of moderation and governance practices. Results: The film illustrates tolerance, interfaith cooperation, non-violence, and respect for human dignity, alongside community participation, fairness, and rejection of discrimination. Unresolved conflicts in the narrative reveal vulnerabilities and social tensions when moderation values are absent. Conclusion: Religious moderation provides a foundation for inclusive, stable, and effective social governance, while its absence can lead to imbalance and conflict. Contribution: This study highlights how film can serve as a reflective and educational medium, offering insights and strategies to promote religious moderation and support good governance in Indonesia’s multicultural public sphere.