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Capitalism, Otherness and the American Dream.

Authors :
ÁLVAREZ LÓPEZ, CRISTINA
Source :
Screen Education. 2018, Issue 89, p122-128. 7p. 9 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article explores theme of capitalism, otherness and the American Dream in the James Gray's film "The Immigrant." Topics discussed include description of Ewa, the first central female protagonist in Gray's filmography, equal opportunity as one of the core principles of the American dream and gestures that summarise the hypocrisy inherent in Ewa's exploitative relationship.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1449857X
Issue :
89
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Screen Education
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
128902930