COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
The Portrayal of Mother-Daughter Relationships in Cinema: Why Has It Become Detached in Recent Years?
Creator:
Chen, Mandy
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Film and Television
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Film and Television
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
"In cinema, mother-daughter relationships have been depicted in various ways, ranging from highly idealized and nurturing bonds to complex and strained connections. Traditional narratives often depicted mothers as self-sacrificing figures, while daughters were portrayed as rebellious or seeking independence. These portrayals were usually influenced by societal norms and expectations surrounding gender roles. In recent years, more emphasis has been on representing diverse and nuanced relationships between mothers and daughters. Filmmakers have explored more complex dynamics, delving into the challenges, conflicts, and growth that can occur within these relationships. This shift reflects a broader trend in cinema toward exploring more realistic and multifaceted portrayals of human relationships. This paper will analyze the films Lady Bird (2017), The Falls (2021), Spring Tide (2019), and The Truth (2019) in terms of Changing Family Structures, Individualism and Self-Consciousness, Evolving Gender Roles and Attitudes, and Communication Patterns and Technology to support the portrayal of mother-daughter relationships in cinema has become increasingly detached in recent years." --Abstract
Keywords: family, mother-daughter relationship, feminist, reality reflection
Keywords: family, mother-daughter relationship, feminist, reality reflection
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta)
Date:
2024-03
Format:
2 online resources: 1 PDF (Thesis, 17 pages) + 1 mp4 film (Studio component, approximately 13 min., sound, color)