Interpretation of the film “Dog Man” based on Lacan’s Mirror Image Theory
Yuran Luo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pmcs.v5i6.1245
Keywords: Lacan; Mirror Theory; Luc Besson; Dog Mod
Abstract
”Dog Man” is a psychological drama film adapted by director Luc Besson based on real events. The film tells the story of the pro_x005ftagonist Douglas, who is hurt by his violent father since childhood and even imprisoned in a dog cage for several years. As he grows up, he can only accompany hundreds of dogs and is marginalized by society. After experiencing a series of setbacks from family, love, and society, he leads a group of dogs to seek revenge and resist those who have hurt him. The crime genre of the film hides anti-genre stories, and this article attempts to sort out the self-identity construction process of Douglas from the perspective of Lacan’s mirror theory.
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