Celebrated as 'the golden era of the archipelago', Majapahit empire has and still continue to inspired many writers and artists to create their works based on, described, or mentioned this era. The impact of Majapahit theme in popular culture are:
1. Sandyakalaning Majapahit (1933), or Twilight/Sunset in Majapahit is historical romance written by Sanusi Pane, took place during the fall of Majapahit empire.
2. Koming (since 1979), a weekly comic strip by Dwi Koendoro published in Sunday edition of Kompas, telling the everyday life of Panji Koming, a common Majapahit citizen. Although took place in Majapahit era, the comic strip serve as witty satire and critics of modern Indonesian society. From politic, social, culture and many aspect of today Indonesia describe as the 'reincarnation' of Majapahit empire. Present serving Indonesian president often portray as Majapahit monarch or prime minister.
3. Sepuh (1987-1991), radio drama and film by Niki Kosasih. Begin as the popular radio drama program in late 80s, Saur Sepuh is based on 15th century Java, centered around the story about fictional hero; Brama Kumbara, the king of Madangkara, a fictional kingdom neighbour of Pajajaran. On several story describe the Paregreg war, the civil war of Majapahit between Wikramawardhana against Bhre Wirabhumi. This part the become the single film titled the same 'Saur Sepuh'.
4. Tutur Tinular, radio drama and film by S Tidjab. Tutur Tinular is a martial art historical epic fictional story with Majapahit era as the background of the story. The story also involved romance between hero named Arya Kamandanu, and his Chinese lover Mei Shin.
5. Wali Songo, the film tell story about nine muslim saints ('wali') that spreading Islam to Java. The story took place near the end of Majapahit era and the formation of Demak. Describing the decaying Majapahit empire where royalties are fighting each others for power, while commoners are suffering.
6. Senopati Pamungkas (1986, reprinted in 2003), a novel by Arswendo Atmowiloto. Also a martial art-historical epic fiction. Took place in late Singhasari period and formation of Majapahit. This novel describe the saga, royal intrigue, and romance of the formation of Majapahit kingdom, also the adventure of main character, a commoner named Upasara Wulung and his forbidden love with princess Gayatri Rajapatni, later she become the consort of Raden Wijaya, the first king of Majapahit.
7. Imperium Majapahit, comic book series by Jan Mintaraga, Published by Elexmedia Komputindo. This series telling the history of Majapahit from the formation until the decline.
8. Puteri Gunung Ledang (2004), a Malaysian epic film based on traditional Malay Legend. This film telling the lovestory between Gusti Putri Retno Dumilah, a Majapahit Princess, and Hang Tuah, a Malaccan admiral.
9. Gajah Mada, a pentalogy written by Langit Kresna Hariadi, about fictionalized detail of Gajah Mada's life from Kuti rebellion until Bubat War.
10. Dyah Pitaloka, a novel written by Hermawan Aksan, about fictionalized detail lifestory of Sunda Princess Dyah Pitaloka, focussed around the Bubat War. The novel pretty much took the same context and inspired by Kidung Sundayana.
source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majapahit
1. Sandyakalaning Majapahit (1933), or Twilight/Sunset in Majapahit is historical romance written by Sanusi Pane, took place during the fall of Majapahit empire.
2. Koming (since 1979), a weekly comic strip by Dwi Koendoro published in Sunday edition of Kompas, telling the everyday life of Panji Koming, a common Majapahit citizen. Although took place in Majapahit era, the comic strip serve as witty satire and critics of modern Indonesian society. From politic, social, culture and many aspect of today Indonesia describe as the 'reincarnation' of Majapahit empire. Present serving Indonesian president often portray as Majapahit monarch or prime minister.
3. Sepuh (1987-1991), radio drama and film by Niki Kosasih. Begin as the popular radio drama program in late 80s, Saur Sepuh is based on 15th century Java, centered around the story about fictional hero; Brama Kumbara, the king of Madangkara, a fictional kingdom neighbour of Pajajaran. On several story describe the Paregreg war, the civil war of Majapahit between Wikramawardhana against Bhre Wirabhumi. This part the become the single film titled the same 'Saur Sepuh'.
4. Tutur Tinular, radio drama and film by S Tidjab. Tutur Tinular is a martial art historical epic fictional story with Majapahit era as the background of the story. The story also involved romance between hero named Arya Kamandanu, and his Chinese lover Mei Shin.
5. Wali Songo, the film tell story about nine muslim saints ('wali') that spreading Islam to Java. The story took place near the end of Majapahit era and the formation of Demak. Describing the decaying Majapahit empire where royalties are fighting each others for power, while commoners are suffering.
6. Senopati Pamungkas (1986, reprinted in 2003), a novel by Arswendo Atmowiloto. Also a martial art-historical epic fiction. Took place in late Singhasari period and formation of Majapahit. This novel describe the saga, royal intrigue, and romance of the formation of Majapahit kingdom, also the adventure of main character, a commoner named Upasara Wulung and his forbidden love with princess Gayatri Rajapatni, later she become the consort of Raden Wijaya, the first king of Majapahit.
7. Imperium Majapahit, comic book series by Jan Mintaraga, Published by Elexmedia Komputindo. This series telling the history of Majapahit from the formation until the decline.
8. Puteri Gunung Ledang (2004), a Malaysian epic film based on traditional Malay Legend. This film telling the lovestory between Gusti Putri Retno Dumilah, a Majapahit Princess, and Hang Tuah, a Malaccan admiral.
9. Gajah Mada, a pentalogy written by Langit Kresna Hariadi, about fictionalized detail of Gajah Mada's life from Kuti rebellion until Bubat War.
10. Dyah Pitaloka, a novel written by Hermawan Aksan, about fictionalized detail lifestory of Sunda Princess Dyah Pitaloka, focussed around the Bubat War. The novel pretty much took the same context and inspired by Kidung Sundayana.
source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majapahit
