Mise En Scene Technique on Nordic Representation in the Sequel of Thor by Marvel Cinematic Universe

This research aims to explore why the context of Norse Mythology attracts and inspires the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the production of the four sequels, Thor. Norse mythology talks about supernatural figures, cosmologists, legends, and fables. This research will analyze mise en scene to become something that can be understood and become the medium of learning about Norse mythology by the audience. With the creation of the Thor movies, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has the concept of representing Norse mythology in a commercial way with a more modern story. Through characterizations, historical explanations, and the symbols used in this film, it is an attraction for the audiences to get to know about Norse mythology, in addition to that, Norse mythology has become an inspiration for film producers in creating fictional works of art with a Nordic cultural background. How Marvel Cinematic Universe use Mise en Scene Technique to represent the Nordic Mythology. This study uses qualitative methods and approaches to determine the basis of the problem. The theory used cultural analysis, adaptation and Mise en Scene technique. Therefore, from this Norse mythology, many film producers create works of art that are based on Nordic culture, such as the Thor sequel produced by the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Formosa Journal of Sustainable Research
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2025-05-24
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https://doi.org/10.55927/fjsr.v4i5.269
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Mise En Scene Technique on Nordic Representation in the Sequel of Thor by Marvel Cinematic Universe

Vathya Anindita Putri, Shobichatul Aminah, Henny Saptatia Drajati Nugrahani
Formosa Journal of Sustainable Research
Comics and Graphic Narratives
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Mise En Scene Technique on Nordic Representation in the Sequel of Thor by Marvel Cinematic Universe

Vathya Anindita Putri, Shobichatul Aminah, Henny Saptatia Drajati Nugrahani
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This research aims to explore why the context of Norse Mythology attracts and inspires the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the production of the four sequels, Thor. Norse mythology talks about supernatural figures, cosmologists, legends, and fables. This research will analyze mise en scene to become something that can be understood and become the medium of learning about Norse mythology by the audience. With the creation of the Thor movies, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has the concept of representing Norse mythology in a commercial way with a more modern story. Through characterizations, historical explanations, and the symbols used in this film, it is an attraction for the audiences to get to know about Norse mythology, in addition to that, Norse mythology has become an inspiration for film producers in creating fictional works of art with a Nordic cultural background. How Marvel Cinematic Universe use Mise en Scene Technique to represent the Nordic Mythology. This study uses qualitative methods and approaches to determine the basis of the problem. The theory used cultural analysis, adaptation and Mise en Scene technique. Therefore, from this Norse mythology, many film producers create works of art that are based on Nordic culture, such as the Thor sequel produced by the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Formosa Journal of Sustainable ResearchVol. 4(5)
University of Indonesia (ID)
Openalex Percentile: Top 88%
Comics and Graphic Narratives
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