Date of Award

1-1-2000

Thesis Type

Masters

Document Type

Thesis

Divisions

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Department

Department of Media and Communication Studies

Institution

Universiti Malaya

Abstract

THIS study is based on an analysis from selected different perspectives, with specifications on the concept, history, principles and case studies issues pertaining to novels into film adaptation. The main purpose of this study is to investigate and gain more understanding on the issues of adaptation. The analysis is done by choosing two different countries, Malaysia and the United States, in order to monitor both countries adaptation scenarios and problems. Malaysia representing 'the developing phase', while the United States representing 'the developed phase 'for the adaptation phenomena. Two novels, screenplays and films from both countries are selected/or this study. Malaysia is represented by a novel called Juara (1976) written by S. Othman Kelantan (or The Champion (1994) translated by Normah Mohd. Noor), while the screenplay and film called Jogho (1997), written and directed by U-Wei Hj. Shaari. The United States is represented by The English Patient (1992) by Michael Ondaatje, where the screenplay and the film stick to the original tittle, The English Patient (1996), written and directed by Anthony Minghella. Both films are the latest examples for both countries (until this study is done, and both have won numerous awards. The result of this study suggests that there are indeed certain problems or attributes in the Malaysian context. There art some interesting and good examples that can be improved and learnt from the United States film productions in order to see more positive progress in Malaysian literature and the film industry. Finally, this study also indicates that literature and film are two different art mediums, and at the same time have some similarities. There is no doubt that with a proper adaptation process, a good novel can be adapted into an excellent quality film. Hopefully, this would enhance the progress of high appreciation of serious literature and serious national films among Malaysians.

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Additional Information

Dissertation (M.A) -- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya, 2000.

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