Jia Ling's YOLO from the perspective of new feminist narrative theory
Shuang Zhang
School of Media and Design, Xi'an Peihua University
Peiyu Han
School of Media and Design, Xi'an Peihua University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pmcs.v8i1.13419
Keywords: feminism; new feminist narrative theory; meta-cinema
Abstract
This study aims to explore the integration of feminist criticism and film narrative in the context of the new era, focusing on the innovative narrative techniques and new feminist spirit embodied in Jia Ling's film YOLO. Combining social ideology with feminist perspectives, this paper uses metafilm theory to analyse how to present women's self-awakening and empowerment through narrative structure. Text Analysis YOLO breaks through the traditional gender framework, not only conveying the values of gender equality and self-identity for women, but also responding to contemporary society's renewed affirmation of women's empowerment.
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