The Adaptation Teen Novels into Movie for Television

Abstract

        This research employed qualitative methodology. The research aimed to: 1) investigate narration techniques in novels and movies in TV media and 2) explore factors with impact on the adaptation of a novel into a movie. Data were obtained through textual analysis, document analysis, and in-depth interviews. The research investigated two movies: “Sugar Café” broadcast on MONOMAX in 2018 and “Touchdown” broadcast on MONOMAX in 2019. The results revealed that the novels were adapted into the movies. The stories, novel elements, and plot development were adapted. Factor affecting the adaptation of the novels into the movies included time, story, length of the movie, and the producers.