Representation Of Mental Health Issues Through Color And Visual Symbols In The Film Kukira Kau Rumah (2021)
Keywords:
Mental Health, Visual Semiotics, Color Symbolism, Film Semiotics, Bipolar DisorderAbstract
The film “Kukira Kau Rumah” (2021), directed by Umay Shahab, which premiered in 2021 at the Jogja-NETPAC Asia Film Festival, addresses mental health issues among young people through a visually driven narrative. This study examines how color and visual symbols function as semiotic elements in representing bipolar disorder as experienced by the main character. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed using Roland Barthes’ semiotic framework, focusing on denotative and connotative levels of meaning. Data were collected through visual observation of selected scenes and supported by relevant literature. The findings reveal that each analyzed scene constructs psychological meaning through the interplay of color, gesture, and symbolic action. Cool tones (blue and gray) signify depressive states, emotional isolation, and psychological emptiness, while warm tones (yellow and orange) represent heightened emotional intensity and manic tendencies. Expansive gestures convey euphoria, whereas dim lighting and desaturated colors indicate emotional instability. Aggressive actions and confined spaces further symbolize internal conflict and emotional dysregulation. These findings demonstrate that visual elements function not only as aesthetic components but also as a semiotic system that communicates complex psychological conditions. This study contributes to visual communication and film studies by highlighting the role of cinematic visuals in representing mental health issues in a nuanced and empathetic manner.
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