Abstract:
This research aims to analyze the influence of film editing rhythm on the balance of
narrative flow and emotional intensity in the film 'Tunduk.' In film editing, rhythm is
an important element that not only regulates the flow of the story but also influences
how emotions are transmitted to the audience. Using the 'Rhythmic Intuition' Theory
introduced by Karen Pearlman as an analytical framework, this research explores how
variations in rhythm and tempo in editing contribute to the development of character
emotions and the strengthening of dramatic conflict. This theory highlights that
regulating the rhythm of editing can strengthen emotional resonance and maintain
narrative linkages more smoothly.
The method used in this research is a qualitative analysis of key scenes in the film
'Tunduk,' which specifically focuses on how editing decisions in slowing down or
speeding up the cutting rhythm are able to maintain emotional intensity without losing
the narrative flow. This research links visual dynamics with the emotional rhythm of
the characters, especially in scenes that show the tense relationship between the main
characters, Satria and Batari, who are trapped in a failed pesugihan ritual.
The research results show that setting the right rhythm in editing has a significant
influence on increasing the audience's emotional involvement. In crucial scenes, when
emotions reach their peak, the slowed-down editing rhythm allows the audience to
delve deeper into the characters' feelings of distress and helplessness. In contrast, when
the conflict between the two characters escalates, the use of rapid cuts successfully
creates high intensity and highlights the escalation of emotions more clearly. The study
also found that by using intuitive rhythms, as advocated by Pearlman, editors were able
to keep story lines dynamic without sacrificing emotional complexity. In addition, the
analysis results show that this technique allows a balance between story development
and deep emotional experience, which maximizes the film's narrative impact.
