Karakterisasi Tokoh Utama Film Das Privilege karya Felix Fuchssteiner dan Katharina Schöne

Characterization of the Main Character in the Film "Das Privilege" by Felix Fuchssteiner and Katharina Schöne

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan karakterisasi tokoh utama dalam film Das Privilege dengan menggunakan metode karakterisasi oleh Pickering dan Hoeper. Metode deskriptif kualitatif diterapkan dengan fokus pada analisis karakterisasi, mengeksplorasi data audiovisual film, termasuk tingkah laku, lingkungan, sikap, konflik, dan interaksi tokoh utama. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa karakterisasi tokoh utama, Finn, melibatkan 7 data karakterisasi langsung, seperti penggambaran melalui nama yang memiliki arti petualangan dan keberanian, serta melibatkan 61 data karakterisasi tidak langsung, termasuk dialog, jati diri penutur, suasana lokasi, dan kualitas mental. Karakterisasi Finn mencakup aspek sikap, perasaan bersalah terkait kematian Anna, keberanian mencari kebenaran, hubungan intim, dan kompleksitas hubungan dengan keluarga serta teman. Melalui tindakan, Finn menunjukkan kepedulian, ketanggapan, dan ekspresi wajah yang mencerminkan kebingungan dan terkejut, dengan motivasi untuk melindungi orang yang penting baginya. Tokoh utama Finn berhasil membawa unsur horor sebagai korban, memunculkan perasaan ketakutan, rasa ingin tahu, rasa bersalah, rasa jijik, dan terkejut. Penggunaan latar belakang lingkungan klasik seperti klinik, rumah sakit, dan tepi sungai turut memberikan ketegangan dalam cerita horor.

Kata kunci: Film, Karakterisasi, Tokoh Utama

This research aims to describe the characterization of the main character in the film "Das Privilege" using the characterization method by Pickering and Hoeper. A qualitative descriptive method is applied with a focus on the analysis of characterization, exploring audiovisual film data, including behavior, environment, attitude, conflicts, and interactions of the main character. The research results indicate that the characterization of the main character, Finn, involves 7 direct characterization data, such as portrayal through a name that signifies adventure and bravery, and involves 61 indirect characterization data, including dialogue, speaker's identity, location atmosphere, and mental quality. Finn's characterization encompasses aspects of attitude, guilt feelings related to Anna's death, courage in seeking truth, intimate relationships, and the complexity of relationships with family and friends. Through actions, Finn demonstrates care, responsiveness, and facial expressions reflecting confusion and surprise, with a motivation to protect those important to him. The main character Finn successfully brings horror elements as a victim, evoking feelings of fear, curiosity, guilt, disgust, and surprise. The use of classic environmental backgrounds such as clinics, hospitals, and riverbanks also contributes to the tension in the horror story.

Keywords: Film, Characterization, Main Character