<![CDATA[Data from Indonesia’s Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection indicate that sexual violence cases have reached approximately 8,800 incidents, including unreported cases involving male victims. Previous studies show that men who experience sexual violence often face heavier psychological burdens due to stigma, shame, and social disbelief rooted in patriarchal and toxic masculinity norms. This study examines the representation of male victims of sexual violence through the Indonesian film Penyalin Cahaya (The Photocopier), focusing on how patriarchal culture shapes societal responses toward male victimization. Using a qualitative research approach. This study employs Roland Barthes’ semiotic analysis to interpret the film's visual and narrative elements that signify patriarchal values and gender norms. The analysis reveals that male victims are portrayed as experiencing intensified social and psychological pressure, including fear, shame, anxiety, and identity confusion. The male victim is depicted as passive and emotionally restrained, often adopting a “mask” to conform to societal expectations of masculinity. These representations highlight how rigid gender norms and perceptions of male strength contribute to the silencing and marginalization of male victims. This study contributes to the broader discourse on sexual violence and patriarchal culture in Asian contexts, particularly Indonesia, by demonstrating how media representations perpetuate stereotypes that frame male vulnerability as weakness. The findings underscore the role of cultural norms in sustaining stigma against male victims and call for more inclusive narratives in discussions of sexual violence.]]>
