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Abstract

Terrorism, as a global phenomenon, has been widely represented in various media, particularly in films. One of the films that represent terrorism is Zero Dark Thirty by Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal. This research aims to discuss the representation of terrorism in Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal's Zero Dark Thirty, employing a qualitative approach and an analytical descriptive method. To achieve the research objectives, the author employs John Fiske's Semiotics theory, which is divided into three levels: the reality level, the representation level, and the ideological level. The results and discussions in this study are presented through visual and narrative aspects, which encompass elements such as appearance, costume, environment, behavior, voice, camera techniques, music, and casting. Zero Dark Thirty represents an act of terrorism that is following real conditions in the world. The film portrays acts of terrorism such as shootings and bombings—including suicide attacks—which result in fatalities, material losses, and widespread trauma. These elements contribute to reinforcing stereotypes of terrorism associated with Middle Eastern countries and the conflicts surrounding them. Critical awareness is necessary when watching because, as a media product, television or film serves to convey information, ideology, ideas, or propaganda that supports the dominant interests in society. In the film Zero Dark Thirty, the dominant interest refers to American interests, which provide a single perspective on the topic of terrorism. This study highlights the importance of critical awareness in consuming media, as films play a significant role in shaping public perceptions of terrorism and global conflicts.

Bahasa Abstract

Terorisme, sebagai fenomena global, telah direpresentasikan secara luas melalui berbagai media, khususnya dalam film. Salah satu film yang merepresentasikan terorisme adalah Zero Dark Thirty karya Mark Boal dan Kathryn Bigelow. Penelitian ini membahas tentang representasi terorisme dalam film Zero Dark Thirty karya Mark Boal menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif analitis. Untuk mencapai tujuan penelitian, peneliti menggunakan teori Semiotika John Fiske yang terbagi menjadi tiga level: level realita; level representasi; dan level ideologi. Hasil dan pembahasan dari penelitian ditunjukkan melalui elemen visual dan naratif yang termasuk aspek penampilan; kostum; lingkungan; aksi; suara; teknik kamera; musik; dan pemilihan aktor. Zero

Dark Thirty telah merepresentasikan aksi terorisme yang berkaitan dengan kondisi nyata yang terjadi di dunia. Film ini menggambarkan aksi terorisme seperti penembakan dan pengemboman—termasuk aksi bunuh diri—yang mengakibatkan kerusakan, kerugian material, dan trauma yang menyebar luas. Elemen-elemen tersebut

berkontribusi dalam memperkuat stereotip bahwa terorisme berkaitan dengan negara-negara Timur Tengah dan konflik disekitarnya. Kesadaran yang kritis dibutuhkan dalam menonton, kerena sebagai produk media, televisi atau film berfungsi untuk menyampaikan informasi, ideologi, ide, dan propaganda yang melayani kepentingan dominan dalam masyarakat—yang mana dalam film Zero Dark Thirty, kepentingan dominan merujuk pada kepentingan Amerika yang menunjukkan perspektif tunggal terorisme. Penelitian ini menyorot pentingnya kesadaran kritis dalam menikmati media, karena film memiliki peran signifikan dalam membentuk persepsi publik tentang teroris dan konflik global.

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