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I am a 7th semester English Literature student at Universitas Pamulang. As a person who does writing activities I have worked as a scriptwriter, besides that I am also active in graphic design.

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Cognitive Dissonance: The Psycholinguistic Insights on Dementia in Florian Zeller's The Father (2020)

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In the third study entitled "Interaction-Focused Life Story Work in Semantic Dementia: "A Mixed Methods Study" by Jacqueline and Kindell (2015) aims at demonstrating the effectiveness of using tailored communication interventions for semantic dementia and family carers. It incorporates conversation analysis, narrative interviews, and biographical life story work, employing an a priori multiple case study Longitudinal design and embedded analysis in identifying everyday challenges in communication. The findings reveal significant variability in conversational difficulties based on disease progression and individual adaptation strategies. Life story work fostered emotional, practical, and interactional connections, while interaction-focused therapy improved conversational engagement in certain cases. The study proposes an exploratory model for "Interaction-Focused Life Story Work" as a framework for enhancing communication in semantic dementia. It emphasises the exclusive pushes for innovative and individualistic solutions that extend beyond received wisdoms in biomedicine, and applying to clinical insignificance and dementia care political measures. However, limitations like small sample and an ethical issue in collecting data to mean that in future, more studies should be conducted to confirm the findings and in diverse settings.

Based on several studies that have been analyzed, the author explored the topic of dementia in a movie by Florian Zeller's The Father (2020). In this film provides a touching look at dementia from the perspective of its main character, Anthony, played by Anthony Hopkins. The way the story is put together in the film is really creative. The film takes viewers deep into Anthony's confusing journey as he struggles with his fading memory and changing sense of reality. The disjointed storytelling shows how people with dementia experience their reality, mixing up what happened before and what's happening now (Zeller, 2020, p. 4). The Father explores themes of subjective reality, showcasing Anthony's confusion as he tries to tell apart the past from the present. This highlights the impact of dementia on a person's understanding of reality (Kaur, 2021, p. 98). Another important theme is the breakdown in communication. As Anthony's situation gets worse, his interactions are filled with more and more confusion and irritation. This shows the language difficulties that come with dementia (Thorne, 2019, p. 134). Finally, the film strongly expresses the emotional effects of the disease, highlighting the feelings of loss, helplessness, and isolation faced by both Anthony and his daughter (Zeller, 2020, p. 6).

Therefore, these studies highlight the challenges faced by individuals with dementia, highlighting the impact of dementia on communication, societal perceptions, and care practices. The Father highlights the disruption of social relationships and the need for tailored interventions. Western cinematic portrayals of dementia often perpetuate stereotypes and reinforce a biomedical model, but Florian Zeller's film offers a counter-narrative that fosters empathy and understanding. These perspectives call for a multifaceted approach to dementia care and representation, emphasizing the need for empathetic and adaptive strategies. The integration of linguistic insights, clinical innovations, and nuanced media portrayals provides valuable lessons for academic research, practical dementia care, and broader societal attitudes. By addressing individual and systemic challenges, these studies contribute to a more inclusive and supportive environment for those living with dementia and their people around.

III.  METHODOLOGY

The study approach used is qualitative and it combines psycholinguistics with narrative and cinematic discourse analysis to understand representation of dementia , and the impact of this condition on language in Florian Zeller's The Father (2020). This research seeks to understand what Anthony has to deal with as a result of developing the disease of dementia. The film presents an inconsistent storyline, varying settings, and shifts in character identities that effectively illustrate Anthony's cognitive disorientation, highlighting how memory loss and language barriers impact his relationships. The study employs psycholinguistic analysis to pinpoint language challenges that hinder Anthony's ability to communicate. The challenges faced are linked to broader cognitive functions, including the loss of semantic memory and difficulties in comprehension, which are commonly observed in individuals with dementia.

The study also explores how the film's use of visual and auditory elements illustrates the main character's cognitive difficulties, offering a vivid representation of the effects of dementia on perception and social interaction. In this study, referencing psycholinguistic approach by John Field (2003), this treatise investigates the theoretical constraint of Anthony's linguistic and cognitive equipments focusing on how dementia hampers not only linguistic interaction but also relational affection. The study proves that The Father is an effective narrative on how dementia affects major domains of the human psychic world including language and relationships as well as the self, and shows how artistic portrayal of dementia is relevant about psychological frameworks.

IV.  RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

In this section, the author will discuss and present the data that described in dementia present in the movie The Father (2020).

Cognitive Decline and Memory Loss

Data 1

Anthony: "Where's my watch? It's gone again!"

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