Analyses of Composition of Pandemic Films between China and the US

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10.2991/assehr.k.220504.201How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Pandemic film; Cultural difference; Contagion; Chinese Doctors

Abstract

In the post-epidemic era, the “pandemic film”, which shows the outbreak, spread and impact of epidemic infectious diseases, has attracted extensive attention and discussion all over the world because of its strong correlation with real life. However, the epidemic films in China and the United States are far from each other in terms of internal spirit and external performance. This paper will take specific films as an example to compare and analyze the films of the two countries from multiple perspectives. The study found that the pandemic films of the two countries have many similarities and differences in characterization, narrative style and cultural differences. American films aim to show people’s panic after the destruction of social order and the real human nature exposed at the critical moment, emphasizing individual heroism, while Chinese films aim to show the correct leadership of the country, the selfless dedication of doctors and the unity and mutual assistance of the people, highlighting collectivism.

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© 2022 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Jiayi Zhang
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/06/01
TI  - Analyses of Composition of Pandemic Films between China and the US
BT  - Proceedings of the 2022 8th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1103
EP  - 1106
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220504.201
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.220504.201
ID  - Zhang2022
ER  -