Family Communication Conflict: A Mise-En-Scene Analysis In The Series 'Sajadah Panjang: Sujud Dalam Doa'

Abstract

This research discuss conflicts around family communication which are represented in Sajadah Panjang: Sujud dalam Doa series. The series, which is available on Vidio, tells the story of a couple, Andhika and Aida, and their children. The objective of this research is to analyze the representations of series’ conflicts meaning shown with the ‘mise-en scene’ elements using Roland Barthes semiotic’s theory. This research is using descriptive qualitative method. The result shows that family conflict scenes that is presented by using the ‘mise-en-scene’ elements are able to clarify the meaning that is explicitly stated and that is implied in certain scenes. Scenes of family conflict shown in Sajadah Panjang: Sujud dalam Doa looks more dramatic, especially by differentiation of room decoration, the lighting that marks time and atmosphere, space and angle that show facial expression and gesture, and wardrobe selection based on location and condition. Those four elements support the fifth element: the actors’ and actresses’ acting. The significance of this research is that it serves as a reference for how a filmmaker might improve meaning in conflict scenes by integrating mise-en-scene elements.