The Role of Script Writer in Raising Anticorruption Values in the Movie "Kelompok Tidak Belajar" Production of Sebelas Sinema Pictures

Abstract

"Kelompok Tidak Belajar" is a film that raises the value of anti-corruption and won the 2nd place award at ACFFest 2020 and the Best Writer Award at the Balikmakarya Film Festival 2021. This movie tells the story of a group of high school students who cheat during school exams. This study aims to determine the role of the scriptwriter in building a story. The method used in this research is descriptive-qualitative. Data collection techniques include interviews and documentation. This research uses three stages in analyzing data: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. This research uses Elizabeth Lutters' three-act structure theory. In testing the validity of the data, researchers used source triangulation, which means comparing and rechecking data from more than one source to ensure whether the data is correct or not. The results of this study show that there are things that are done by scriptwriters from the pre-production to the post-production stages. It can be concluded that the role of the scriptwriter in this film plays an important role in the story and scenario concept; each act is carefully designed to convey anti-corruption messages effectively. The use of forward flow in the story makes it easier for the audience to follow the development of characters and the dynamics of relationships between characters. The scriptwriter carefully inserts anti-corruption values through dialogue and symbolism, such as the use of honesty well water, which serves as a tool to emphasize the importance of honesty, responsibility, discipline, and integrity.