A SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF SATIRE AS SOCIAL CRITICISM FORM IN MYLOD’S MOVIE “THE MENU”

ADITHIYA, BIN sarta Karsidi (2026) A SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF SATIRE AS SOCIAL CRITICISM FORM IN MYLOD’S MOVIE “THE MENU”. Diploma thesis, UIN RADEN INTAN LAMPUNG.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Satire has long been used in literature and media to criticize social structures and cultural practices. In cinema, satire often appears through symbols and narratives that exaggerate societal absurdities. This research focuses on Mark Mylod’s The Menu (2022) to examine how satire functions as a form of social criticism. The objectives are to analyze the semiotic elements that construct satire in the film and to explore how these elements reflect elitism, consumerism, and class disparity. This study applies a qualitative descriptive approach using semiotic analysis based on the theories of Ferdinand de Saussure and Charles Sanders Peirce. The data consist of visual elements, dialogues, and body movements from the film, categorized into signifiers and signifieds to uncover their meanings. The analysis emphasizes extrinsic elements—cultural, social, and ideological contexts—while acknowledging intrinsic elements as the structural basis that enables meaning. The findings reveal that The Menu predominantly employs Juvenalian satire, characterized by harsh irony, dark humor, and moral indignation. The film satirizes the arrogance of elites, the commodification of modern culture, and systemic inequality through shocking imagery and symbolic reversals of power. In conclusion, satire in The Menu extends beyond entertainment, functioning as a sharp critique of contemporary social realities.

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