The Representation of Toxic Relationship in The Films ‘Posesif’ by Edwin and ‘OOTD’ by Dimas Anggara
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63738/kawakib.v3i1.57Keywords:
Representation, Toxic Relationship, Roland Berthes Semiotics, Posesif film, #OOTD FilmAbstract
Film as a medium of mass communication plays an important role in representing various social phenomena, on of wich is toxic relationship. This study aims to analyze the representation of toxic relationship in the films Posesif by Edwin and #OOTD by Dimas Anggara. This study employs the qualitative methode with rolan Barthes’ semiotic approach to examine the denotative, connotative, and mythic meanings within scene that represent toxic relationship. Data were collected through observation of both films, documentation in the form of scene screenshot, and literature review. The study analyze 15 scene represented through screenshot, consisting of 11 scene of Posesif and 4 scene from #OOTD. The result show that Posesif represent six indicator of a toxic relationship, namely possessiveness, controlling behavior, manipulation, gaslighting, verbal abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. Roland Barthes’ semiotic analysis reveals that the visual and verbal sign in both films depic relationship dominated by control, manipulation, violence, and the victim’s emotional suffering. This study cocludes that Posesif and #OOTD serve not only as entertainment media but also as media representation illustrating the dynamics of toxic relationship and their impact on individuals. The findings are expected to enhance public awareness regarding the importance of building healthy relatiomship based on mutual respect, trust, and effective communication.
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