Keyword: «cinema»

The authors of the article compare the image of Dorian Gray from the novel "Portrait of Dorian Gray" by O. Wilde with his cinematic incarnations. The research focuses on the main features of the hero and their reflection in the film adaptation of the novel.

The article examines some aspects of the emergence of a car-related culture in the United States and its manifestation in various areas of public and cultural life of the country. Special attention is paid to the history of development of the automotive industry and the emergence of purely American phenomena, as well as the impact on the lifestyle, language and worldview of Americans.

The article is devoted to the analysis of the problem of idealization of mental illness among young people. An attempt has been made to assess the level of awareness and interest of young people regarding mental illnesses, attitudes towards people with mental illnesses. Based on the survey, the popularity of images of characters with mental illnesses in movies and TV series, as well as the attitudes of young people towards them, is considered.

The article discusses the role of visual media in the formation of cross-cultural understanding of culture. The article reveals the influence of media content on cross-cultural communication, including the processes of introducing and overcoming stereotypes, as well as overcoming cultural appropriation. Possible directions for the future development of visual media in the context of cross-cultural understanding of culture are highlighted.