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The Social Network
“The Social Network” adalah film drama biografi tahun 2010 yang disutradarai oleh David Fincher dan ditulis oleh Aaron Sorkin. The Film tells The Story of the founding of Facebook, focusing on Mark Zuckerberg (played by Jesse Eisenberg), a Harvard student who developed the social networking platform in 2004. The story explores ambition, rivalry, betrayal, and legal conflicts involving Zuckerberg, his friends like Eduardo Saverin, as well as others like the Winklevoss twins. The Film depicts the dynamics of friendship, technological success, and the moral consequences of business decisions, with fast and witty dialogue and complex character portrayals.
Compatibility with Children
The Film is rated PG-13 (in some countries equivalent to 15+), making it less suitable for children under the age of 13. Here are the match considerations:
- Content: The Film contains mild abusive language, references to alcohol and drug use, as well as party scenes that may not be appropriate for children. There is no explicit violence or graphic sexual content, but the theme of legal disputes and betrayal can be heavy.
- Themes: The story focuses on ambition, technology, and interpersonal conflicts, which may be difficult to understand or of little interest to children under the age of adolescence. Older teenagers (13-17 years old) may enjoy this story, especially if they are interested in technology, entrepreneurship, or psychological drama.
- Moral Message: The Film offers lessons on ethics, loyalty and the consequences of success, which can be a good subject for discussion for teenagers with parents. However, younger children may not catch this nuance.
Recommendation: This Film is more suitable for teenagers (13 years and older) who can already understand complex themes and social contexts. For children under that age, you should avoid it because the content and theme are not suitable. Parents are advised to watch with teenagers to discuss moral and ethical issues that arise in the film.
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Complete Synopsis Of The Film The Social Network (2010)
The Social Network, directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, is a biographical drama that chronicles the origins of the founding of Facebook, the world's largest social network, as well as the personal and legal conflicts that accompany it. Based on the book The Accidental Billionaires Ben Mezrich's masterpiece, the film depicts the journey of Mark Zuckerberg, a talented Harvard student, in creating a platform that changes the way the world communicates, while highlighting betrayal, ambition and the consequences of great success. With a narrative that jumps between the past and a legal trial, the film explores themes of friendship, greed, and the price of innovation.
The beginning: ideas in Harvard dormitories
The Film opens in 2003 at Harvard University. Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg), an intelligent but socially awkward college student, has just broken up with his girlfriend, Erica Albright (Rooney Mara), after a conversation that exposes his arrogant and obsessive nature. Feeling humiliated, Mark went home to his dorm and, drunk, made Facemash, a website that allows users to compare photos of Harvard female students based on physical attractiveness. With his programming skills, Mark hacked the university system to collect the photos, and the site went viral on campus in a matter of hours. However, this action caused controversy because it was considered misogynistic and violated privacy, so Mark received academic sanctions.
Occurrence Facemash caught the attention of twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (both played by Armie Hammer) as well as their friend, Divya Narendra (Max Minghella), who is developing an idea for an exclusive social network called Harvard Connection. They hired Mark to help develop the site, leveraging his coding skills. However, Mark, seeing greater potential, began to work on his own project secretly, which later became the forerunner of Facebook.
The Birth Of Facebook
Mark shares his idea with his best friend, Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield), who is also a Harvard student and has a business understanding. Eduardo agreed to fund the project by providing start-up capital of $1,000. Along with several friends, including Dustin Moskovitz (Joseph Mazzello) and Chris Hughes (Patrick Mapel), they work in a dormitory to develop TheFacebook, a platform that allows Harvard students to create profiles, connect with friends, and share information. The site was launched in February 2004 and quickly spread to other universities, attracting the attention of thousands of users in a short time.
However, tensions began to arise. Twin brothers Winklevoss and Narendra feel betrayed because Mark never really contributed to Harvard Connection and instead launched a similar idea. They accused Mark of stealing their concept, which became the seed of future legal conflicts. Meanwhile, Mark and Eduardo's relationship begins to crack due to differences in vision. Mark focuses on expansion and technological innovation, while Eduardo is more cautious, emphasizing monetization and a clear business structure.
Sean Parker's entry and Facebook expansion
The story moves to the summer of 2004, when Mark and his team moved to Palo Alto, California, to develop Facebook further. Here, Mark meets Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake), the charismatic but controversial founder of Napster. Sean saw great potential in Facebook and introduced Mark to venture capital investors in Silicon Valley. With his charm and vision, Sean encourages Mark To Think Bigger, including removing the word “The” from the site's name, making it Facebook. He also suggested global expansion and an aggressive approach to attracting funding.
Sean's presence deepens the rift between Mark and Eduardo. Sean considers Eduardo too conservative and less visionary, while Eduardo feels left out due to Sean's growing influence. Tensions reached a peak when Eduardo, who was appointed CFO, signed the company's restructuring documents without realizing that his stake in Facebook had been drastically diluted, from 30% to less than 0.03%. Eduardo feels betrayed by Mark, who seems to be behind this decision, and their friendly relationship is destroyed.
Legal conflict and betrayal
The film's narrative switches between the development of Facebook and the two lawsuits that Mark faces in the future (circa 2006-2007). First, a lawsuit from twin brothers Winklevoss and Narendra, who accuse Mark of stealing their idea for Harvard Connection. They demand compensation and recognition for their contributions. Secondly, a lawsuit from Eduardo, who sued Mark for dilution of his shares and betrayal of the role of the founder.
Through these hearings, it was revealed how Mark's ambitions and the dynamics of relationships with those around him shaped the Facebook journey. The Winklevoss brothers are portrayed as Harvard's elite who feel entitled to success, while Eduardo is a loyal friend who becomes a victim of the company's unbridled growth. Sean Parker, despite playing a major role in Facebook's early success, has also been described as reckless, with personal issues such as drug use damaging his reputation.
Climax and reflection
In the end, both lawsuits were settled out of court. Brothers Winklevoss and Narendra received a settlement of $65 million, while Eduardo regained his status as a co-founder of Facebook and significant financial compensation. However, the film is not only about financial victories. In the closing scene, Mark, now a young billionaire, sits alone in the courtroom after the settlement. He tried to send a friend request to Erica Albright on Facebook, his ex-girlfriend who was the trigger for the beginning of the story, while constantly refreshing the page to see if his request was accepted. This scene underlines the irony of Mark's success: although he created a platform that connects millions of people, he himself remained lonely and isolated.
Themes and characters
The Social Network explore themes such as ambition, betrayal, loneliness, and the impact of technology on human relationships. Mark Zuckerberg is portrayed as an antihero: a visionary yet cold genius, often sacrificing personal relationships for the sake of success. Eduardo represents loyalty and humanity, while Sean Parker is the catalyst that pushes Mark towards boundless ambition. The Winklevoss brothers and Narendra symbolize traditional elites who are knocked out by disruptive innovation.
Closing
Dengan dialog yang tajam, penyutradaraan yang dinamis, dan penampilan akting yang kuat—terutama dari Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, dan Justin Timberlake—The Social Network it is not only a story about the founding of Facebook, but also a reflection on the price of success and the complexity of human relationships in the digital age. The Film was critically acclaimed, winning three Oscars (Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Score), and remains relevant as a reflection of how technology is changing the world and those who create it.
Notes: The Film takes creative liberties in depicting real events, so some details may not be entirely historically accurate, but it still offers a powerful and profound narrative of the birth of Facebook.
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