Directive Illocutionary Acts in the Film Under Paris by Director Xavier Gens

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the types and functions of directive illocutionary acts found in the film Under Paris directed by Xavier Gens. This research employs a pragmatic approach using Ibrahim’s (1993) classification of directive speech acts. The data consist of utterances containing directive illocutionary acts taken from the film dialogues. The data were collected through triangulation (observation and documentation) and then analyzed by identifying, classifying, and interpreting the utterances. The results show that requirement dominated directive illocutionary acts found in the film. It is largely influenced by the theme of the film related to crisis situations that require quick responses and clear instructions. This study reveals that the realization of directive speech acts varies depending on the situational context, social relations between participants, and the level of urgency. This research is expected to contribute to the study of pragmatics and support French language learning, especially in understanding the pragmatic functions of utterances in real communication contexts.