Fantasy Formula In Slumberland (2022) movie through the main character's dream

Arianty, Lula Dea (2025) Fantasy Formula In Slumberland (2022) movie through the main character's dream. Sarjana thesis, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung.

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Abstract

This research analyses the fantasy formula in the film Slumberland (2022), directed by Francis Lawrence.The objectives of this research are twofold: firstly, to identify the forms of fantasy formula in Slumberland (2022), and secondly, to analyze the mythical creatures that build the fantasy formula in the film. The present study employs two theoretical frameworks – John G. Cawelti's theory of fantasy formula and Joyce G. Saricks' theory of fantasy world composition to analyze the fantasy formula and to understand the elements that comprise the fantasy world, respectively. The present study adopts a qualitative descriptive research method, with the primary data derived from the film Slumberland (2022) and secondary data obtained from the film script, interviews with filmmakers, and other references related to the fantasy genre. The results of this study demonstrate that there are six principal elements that comprise the fantasy formula in the film Slumberland (2022), namely: (1) tone/situation that engenders a magical and emotional atmosphere. (2) the characterization of Nemo as the protagonist undergoing a journey of transformation, Flip as the eccentric mentor, and the dream element as the primary symbol; (3) a plot that follows the pattern of the hero's journey, where Nemo experiences loss, enters the dream world, faces challenges, and finally gains a new understanding of real life. (4) A setting that establishes a fantasy world with its own set of rules and laws, featuring distinctive locations such as the sea of beds and the perpetually shifting dream city. In this film, the myth of the dream world serves as a metaphor for Nemo's emotional journey in facing loss and finding courage. The dream world in this film can also be associated with the archetypal myth of another world, where the main character enters an alternative reality to gain wisdom before returning to the real world. Thus, the fantasy formula in the film Slumberland (2022) not only serves as a tool for entertainment but also as a medium to explore profound themes such as loss, hope, and personal growth.

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