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The aesthetics of virtual wayang performances during the covid-19 pandemic Sunardi Sunardi; Jaka Rianto; Katarina Indah Sulastuti; Tatik Harpawati; Purbo Asmoro; Ranang Agung Sugihartono
Gelar : Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol 21, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v21i1.4571

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This paper discusses the aesthetics of virtual wayang performances by puppeteers. The problems studied are: (1) why puppeteers have a new tendency to perform virtual wayang; and (2) the aesthetic style of the virtual wayang performances. Data collection methods by interviews with puppeteers, literature studies about virtual wayang, and observations of wayang virtual performances by puppeteers were analyzed by aesthetic theory. The study results showed that puppeteers used digital platforms to maintain their profession's continuity and economic living conditions. The tendency of virtual wayang to give rise to an aesthetic style of digital puppets is known as aesthetics of taste, with the orientation of wayang performance to meet public tastes. The conclusion results state that the aesthetic style of the virtual wayang performance: (1) the camera as a representation of the audience's eyes; (2) puppeteers are required to be creative, innovative, and productive; (3) the audience has the freedom to determine their tastes; and (4) the importance of collaboration that must be carried out by the puppeteer.
Characterization of Juno in the Film Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku Ranang Agung Sugihartono; Diego Aiwawi Wanggay
ProTVF Vol 7, No 2 (2023): September 2023
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/ptvf.v7i2.46538

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Background: The film Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku (Memories of My Body) raises the theme of gender and the social life and culture of the Javanese people. This film has a main character named Juno, who has a strong and interesting character. Purpose: This study aims to explain how the main characters embody the film Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku. The reading of Juno’s character is carried out to explain how the character Juno through his name and appearance, can represent his life as a Lengger dancer. Methods: This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach to explain the characterization using the Telling Method of Albertine Mainderop. Data collection used observation and literature study methods and was processed using qualitative data analysis techniques. Results: This film presents the main character’s complexity from childhood to adulthood. The results of character analysis based on three character dimensions show that physical, sociological, and psychological typologies also influence the determination of character functions. Character development is increasingly obvious when Juno is a small teenager until he grows up. The study shows an overview of Juno’s character and the changes formed by the influence of the sociocultural environment of the community. The character of Juno reflects the conditions of his life journey and the social conditions at that time. Implications: It can provide an overview for society about the psychological life of a man who looks like a woman. It can be a learning tool for novice filmmakers in creating the characters in their films.
The Panginyongan Film Identity: Narrative and Cinematic Approaches of Local Cinema Ferdinanda; Guntur; Ranang Agung Sugihartono
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : FAKULTAS DAKWAH UIN SALATIGA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v10i2.5078

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This study examines how narrative and cinematic constructions in the short films of Banyumas Raya, Indonesia, contribute to the formation of a distinct Panginyongan film identity. Focusing on three fictional film works, Dolanan Layangan, Pur, and SETAN: Seni Tani, this research employs a qualitative content analysis method grounded in Bordwell's film concept, integrated with theories of realism (Bazin), creative improvisation (Sawyer), and identity representation (Hall). The findings reveal a synergistic construction of identity through three interconnected themes: (1) narratives centered on everyday conflicts resolved through communal values, (2) a realist-improvisational aesthetic using long takes, natural lighting, and non-professional actors to achieve authenticity, and (3) the use of the Ngapak language and local cultural symbols as markers of identity and symbolic resistance. The study concludes that these films function not merely as cultural representations but as active sites of identity negotiation. Furthermore, it proposes a Panginyongan Film Identity Model that synthesizes these elements, offering a framework for understanding similar practices in other Indonesian regional cinemas. This research underscores the significance of local cinema as a vital cultural practice that challenges mainstream aesthetics and contributes to Indonesia's diverse national cinematic landscape.
Body-Shaming as Humor Superiority: A Discourse Analysis of Sekawan Limo (2024) Falesha Libertalea Taufik; Ranang Agung Sugihartono
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : FAKULTAS DAKWAH UIN SALATIGA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v10i2.5807

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This study analyzes the phenomenon of normalizing body-shaming humor in the Indonesian comedy film Sekawan Limo (2024), using a qualitative narrative study approach, focusing on discourse analysis of dialogue and interactions between characters to reveal how body-shaming-based humor is constructed. Data were collected from dialogue in the film scenes and analyzed using a critical paradigm aimed at sparking social change. The results show that body-shaming is consistently portrayed as a joke, with the character Juna being the primary target. These jokes are found in various forms, such as comparing Juna to ugly mythological figures, direct comments that demean his physical appearance, and nicknames that associate his character with his physique. The use of humor aligns with the theory of superiority humor, where laughter arises from feelings of superiority or satisfaction derived from demeaning others. This study argues that the normalization of body-shaming in the film functions as a degradation ceremony. The sociological process reduces Juna's identity to a mere object of laughter. This process also contributes to cultural hegemony by reinforcing the view that non-ideal bodies are acceptable objects of ridicule, which ultimately influences how viewers view ideal body standards. Films serve not only as entertainment but also as a reflection and formation of social values. Critical reflection on the role of media in reproducing social norms and the ethics of producing more inclusive entertainment content is necessary.