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Frontiers in Art Research, 2023, 5(16); doi: 10.25236/FAR.2023.051602.

A Study of Spatial Narratives in Chinese Science Fiction Films in the Last Decade

Author(s)

Chen Ling

Corresponding Author:
Chen Ling
Affiliation(s)

College of Movie and Media, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China

Abstract

Due to constraints such as cost and technology, domestically produced science fiction films have long experienced slow development and faced criticism. However, in recent years, several outstanding domestic science fiction films have garnered attention and support from numerous fans due to their rich imagination and profound thematic content, dispelling the public's "stereotypes." As an essential cinema genre, one of the critical components of the spectacular imagery in science fiction films is space, which influences a movie's reputation and box office performance. This article utilizes text analysis to examine domestic science fiction films released in the past decade, roughly categorizes several types of spatial settings in domestic science fiction films, and dissects the narrative strategies employed.

Keywords

Science Fiction Films, Spatial Narrative, Spatial Types

Cite This Paper

Chen Ling. A Study of Spatial Narratives in Chinese Science Fiction Films in the Last Decade. Frontiers in Art Research (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 16: 12-16. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2023.051602.

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