Implikasi genre film dan pemahaman penonton film tuna netra di “Bioskop Harewos”

Films have quite variety of variations, commonly known as genre. Genre variations in the film certainly gives a different sensation to the audience, belongs to visual impaired spectators. “Bioskop Harewos”, as a special cinema to watch films for the visually impaired audiences, has a unique communication model. This becomes the factor of understanding in watching films because the given description of the prompter (visual reader). This study aims to reveal the system or pattern of determining the film’s genre chosen at each screening at the “Bioskop Harewos”; communication barriers in every genre of films shown at “Bioskop Harewos”; and the importance of the right genre for visual impaired audiences at “Bioskop Harewos”. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Some of the concepts used in this study relate to film, the blind, and the effectiveness of communication. The results revealed the manager of the “Bioskop Harewos” preferred moments or themes raised at the screening in determining the genre of film that will be played. Film licensing and showing experience in a film genre shown are also a consideration, but it is not a major component. Visual impaired audiences at “Bioskop Harewos” experienced various communication obstacles in each genre of film watched. The biggest obstacle arises from the thriller and horror films. Genre is an important component in the effectiveness to understand a film from visual impaired audiences at “Bioskop Harewos”.