Revue Algérienne de la Communication
Volume 27, Numéro 3, Pages 147-158
2025-12-10
أسطورة الموتى الأحياء (زومبي) في الأعمال السينمائية والدرامية: مسلسل الموتى السائرون، وفيلم قطار إلى بوسان نموذجا "دراسة سيميائية"
الكاتب : Ukka Ibrahim .
الملخص
This study examines the depiction of the undead mythos, specifically zombies, in cinematic and dramatic works through a semiotic lens. It selects The Walking Dead series and the film Train to Busan as principal case studies to analyze the visual and symbolic dimensions surrounding zombie characters and the contexts of their appearances. Adopting a semiotic framework, the research investigates the cultural and social significance of signs and symbols within these narratives. It emphasizes the role of visual and compositional elements in evoking tension and horror, including the strategic use of low-key lighting, spatial framing, and dynamic camera movement. Furthermore, the study scrutinizes dialogues and interpersonal relationships to elucidate how human values - such as fear, sacrifice, and cooperation—are portrayed in catastrophic scenarios. The analysis extends to the sociopolitical undercurrents embedded in these portrayals. It explores themes such as the struggle for survival in a fractured society, the disintegration of social order, and the dichotomy between selfishness and collective action. Zombies, in this context, are shown to embody a dual threat: physical and existential, serving as metaphors for the anxieties surrounding the loss of human identity. The study concludes that works like The Walking Dead and Train to Busan employ the zombie archetype as a narrative device to probe deeper dimensions of the human condition. It underscores the value of a semiotic approach in revealing the symbolic and cultural resonance of these works within contemporary audiences. This study examines fundamental human values such as solidarity, forgiveness, and sacrifice, while also addressing the conflicts stemming from racism, selfishness, and moral challenges faced in times of crisis. It highlights the dynamic nature of moral principles, showing how they are influenced by context and the tension between individual survival and collective responsibility. From a technical standpoint, the study investigates the use of realistic and expressive lighting, cinematic language—particularly long shots and framing—as well as the strategic application of music and silence to enhance the psychological atmosphere and tension. Additionally, techniques like slow motion and tight framing are analyzed for their role in accentuating the characters' sense of entrapment and amplifying the perception of danger. The study advocates for the inclusion of horror films, especially zombie films, in the curricula of cinematic studies at Arab universities, with a particular focus on analyzing directorial and cinematographic techniques. Furthermore, it recommends the organization of workshops and conferences dedicated to exploring the social implications of these films, alongside the development of specialized analytical programs aimed at enhancing public understanding of their cinematic and cultural significance.
الكلمات المفتاحية
Cinematic semiotics ; connotations of the cinematic image ; , myth in cinema ; , moral decision-making in the face of death
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بقادي محمد
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ص 33-48.
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ص 142-148.
