Journal of Mass Communication & Journalism

Narula S

Publications

• Short Communication
  An Analysis of Movies based on World War II: A Qualitative Content Analysis of a Romantic-tragedy and a Historical Period Drama
  Author(s): Jindal N, Narula S and Srivastava AAJindal N, Narula S and Srivastava AA
  
  The paper aims at understanding two movies rooted in World War II, based on their genre, content, understanding of historical, institutional contexts prevalent in the society during World War II. The details that the paper has aimed at studying pertain to Auschwitz concentration camps. Furthermore, the paper will also try to comprehend the variety of ways in which a film creates meaning. The study takes up a discourse analysis of the two movies- a romantic tragedy Colette and a historical period drama Schindler’s List. What makes it relevant and expedient is the fact that the movies in discussion have both been made out of experiences of the World War and more importantly, Auschwitz (Concentration Camps). This has given a perspective to the analysis and has fittingly created a realm of discussion and discourse on the theme. What is even more significant to note is the fact that .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7912.1000277

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