THE IMPACT OF TIMING IN FILM EDITING ON THE BALANCE BETWEEN NARRATIVE FLOW AND EMOTIONAL DEPTH: A CASE STUDY OF 'TUNDUK' APPLYING KAREN PEARLMAN'S THEORY

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.