Jillian Estrelita, Anirun Hearts Broken By Her Fading Laughter: An Analysis of Grief, Healing, and Societal Impact from the Short Film If Anything Happens I Love You (2020). [TA] (Unpublished)
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Abstract
This study employs the use of the 2020 animated short film If Anything Happens I Love You, which was co-directed by Michael Govier and Will McCormack. The 12-minute film shows the sorrow of two parents who lost their daughter, Rose, in a school shooting. The author's goal in this research is to examine how the stages of grief are depicted graphically without any spoken words and how the film's minimalist aesthetic enhances its therapeutic value. The author also examines the film's broader social impact, particularly in its critique of gun violence. The objectives of this study are to analyze how does If Anything I Love You visually represents the stages of grief without any dialogue, to examine how the film’s minimalist style contribute to the emotional portrayal of the healing process, and to identify whether the film significantly impact society, mainly the audience, after its release. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach, including particular scenes and visual components from the film as evidence, and applies the book version of the film as a secondary data source. The author uses several relevant theories, such as Characterization, Minimalism Theory, Mise-enscène, Post-Trauma Response Theory, Five Stages of Grief Theory, and Social Theory. The results demonstrate that the film effectively portrays the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance with using silent symbolism and minimal visual cues. Examples of this include the parents' distant body language, the reappearance of their daughter's shadow, and changing color schemes. By eliminating distractions and emphasizing unfiltered emotional expression, the minimalist style, with its muted color palette, minimal backgrounds, and shadow figures, heightens the emotional impact of the healing process. The film's thoughtful use of sound enhances this visual minimalism. Emotionally charged music and diegetic sounds, like footsteps or the scraping of a chair, highlight the emotional tension in the almost complete lack of dialogue. By acting as emotional cues, these sound and music elements assist viewers in following the parents' internal process of grieving and healing. The film encourages social discussion and emotional introspection about the realities of school shootings and the lasting trauma they cause, striking a powerful chord with viewers.
| Item Type: | TA |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Characterization, Post-Trauma Response, Five Stages of Grief, Mise-en-scène, Minimalism, Social Theory |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PE English P Language and Literature > PR English literature |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Bahasa > S1 Sastra Inggris |
| Depositing User: | adminperpus ma chung |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Oct 2025 06:38 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Oct 2025 06:38 |
| URI: | http://repository.machung.ac.id/id/eprint/994 |
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