المجلة الدولية للاتصال الاجتماعي
Volume 11, Numéro 3, Pages 117-130
2024-09-30

Symbolism In The Algerian Revolution Cinema - A Semiological Study On The Film The Battle Of Algiers -

Authors : Bouzida Feyrouz .

Abstract

Abstract: In this paper I will discuss symbolism in the revolution cinema through the semiological analysis of the film « the battle of Algiers ». The research based on a systematic plan in order to answer the problematic of the study. I have chosen semilogy as a method of research and observation as a tool for collecting data. After the analysis, the study reached a set of results, the most important of which are : symbolism refers to something complex and abstract, the battle of Algiers film represents many symbols that occur in form of : characters, places, events that symbolises power, patriotism, rebellion, torture, occupation, oppression, responsibility.

Keywords

symbolism, cinema, Algeria, revolution, semiology