THE EVOLUTION OF MYTH "KONG KHAO NOI KA MARE" IN FILMS FROM REALISM INTO POSTMODERNISM

Abstract

The study of the evolution of myth "Kong Khao Noi Ka Mare" in films from realism into postmodernism with objectives 1) to study the evolution of myth "Kong Khao Noi Ka Mare" in films. and 2) to analyze the content "Kong Khao Noi Ka Mare" into postmodernity. By using the case study, the movie is adapted from the myth Kong Khao Noi Ka Mare, namely "Kong Khao Noi Ka Mare" in 1980 and "Dynamite Warriors" in 2006. Including in-depth interviews with adaptation film director and screenwriters who have works that have been recognized; 1) Wisit Sasanatieng, and 2) Chalerm Wongpim, and then analyze the data with postmodern theory. The results of the research are as follows: 1) The main character, named Thong, has changed from a good conscience person but when a crime has been committed and received legal punishment, become people who lack consciousness and use their strength to solve problems, which ultimately have to lose to the Dharma side. In the movie scene, there are only a few changes. By still being a rural, arid northeast region that is arid but was further modified to have rare ancient buildings, including modern buildings showing the progress that began to influence. In the process of storytelling, there has been a shift from a realist tragedy to a battle between the new capitalist groups and the local people that have to clash in action-fantasy style. 2) further analysis of this story into postmodernity is let Thong be a depressed person, and dress in branded clothing to reflect current populist policies. And the scene should be modernized for communication with the new audience. In the process, the viewer should be seen behind the scenes of the shoot, to reflect that all is just a story with script editing for entertainment always.