Discovering Indonesian Local Traditions through the Film Pabrik Gula (2025)
Keywords:
local tradition, Indonesian horror film, Pabrik Gula, representation
Abstract
Local traditions constitute a vital aspect of culture that must be introduced and comprehended by the general public, particularly the younger generation. As a nation renowned for its vast and diverse local traditions, Indonesia provides a rich context for such exploration. This study, therefore, aims to identify and analyze the local traditions depicted in the Indonesian horror film Pabrik Gula, released in 2025. The findings of this study will serve as a valuable resource for readers seeking to deepen their understanding of local traditions as represented in films. The primary data for this analysis were drawn directly from the film itself. The data gathered from the film, which pertains to local traditions, is thoroughly examined and analyzed through the lens of Stuart Hall's theory of representation. This approach allows for a nuanced understanding of the meanings conveyed by these traditions. The analysis reveals that there are four local traditions prominently influence the film: the Wayang performance tradition, the custom of making offerings (sesajen), the Kuda Lumping dance, and the Manten Tebu tradition. They represent human personalities, the interplay between humanity and the natural world, as well as themes of resilience, prosperity, and overall well-being. The local traditions depicted in the films significantly contribute to the evocation of horror, as they are deeply intertwined with themes of mysticism within their cultural contexts.
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https://aksiologi.org/index.php/tanda/article/view/1890.
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https://journals.upi-yai.ac.id/index.php/IKRAITH-EKONOMIKA/article/view/390.
Wahyudi, D. R., S. Wahyuni, & R. Syahfitri. (2023). Simbol Kesenian Kuda Lumping bagi Masyarakat di Kelurahan Gunung Lengkuas. Student Research Journal, 1(4), 439-457. https://journal-stiayappimakassar.ac.id/index.php/srj/article/view/569.
Wuwung, M. C. J., D. Budiana, & C. A. Wijayanti. (2021). Representasi Budaya Jawa dalam Film Tilik. Jurnal E-Komunikasi, 9(2), 1-9.
https://publication.petra.ac.id/index.php/ilmu-komunikasi/article/view/11545.
Published
2026-01-31
How to Cite
Rudy. (2026). Discovering Indonesian Local Traditions through the Film Pabrik Gula (2025). Teknosastik: Jurnal Bahasa Dan Sastra, 24(1), 22-33. https://doi.org/10.33365/teknosastik.v24i1.1058
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