دراسات إنسانية واجتماعية
Volume 14, Numéro 2, Pages 953-962
2025-06-16
Cinematic Representations Of Terrorism: Analyzing Hollywood's Role In Shaping Public Perceptions Through “true Lies”
Authors : Alawna Hanan .
Abstract
This paper explores the role of Hollywood cinema in shaping public perceptions of terrorism, focusing on the 1994 film "True Lies" as a case study. Hollywood's portrayal of Middle Eastern characters as terrorists reflects and perpetuates stereotypes, reinforcing Western biases. The paper argues that such cinematic representations contribute to ideological framing, influencing public opinion and policy by presenting certain ethnic groups predominantly as threats. Drawing on this, the study examines the film's narrative and visual strategies, highlighting the cultural and political contexts that inform these portrayals. This research contributes to understanding the interplay between media, war, and artistic representation, exploring how media both reflects and constructs societal fears during conflict.
Keywords
Cinematic Representations ; Hollywood ; Orientalism ; Stereotypes ; Terrorism
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