The theory of archetypes and character construction of movies and TV series

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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-7114.sig.2020.159964

Keywords:

Archetype, Cinema, TV series, Character, Creative process

Abstract

This paper brings an introduction to the theory of archetypes based on the revision of concepts developed
by Jung, Campbell and Durand, and analyzes its pragmatic use in the production of movies and TV series.
The study articulates reflections in the fields of anthropology, psychology, and arts, with the purpose of
defining what an archetype is and what its functions are in narratives. Lastly, the concept of archetype is applied in character construction, using as example the case of Walter White, protagonist of Breaking Bad. The result is a concept of archetype that can be used in creative processes and in the construction of characters in audiovisual narratives.

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Author Biography

  • Sílvio Antonio Luiz Anaz, Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Comunicações e Artes

    Doutor em Comunicação e Semiótica pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP). Pós-doutorado em Meios e Processos Audiovisuais na Escola de Comunicações e Artes da Universidade de São
    Paulo (USP).

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Published

2020-07-09

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Vol. 47 No. 54 (2020): The scenic space in audiovisual media: transits between theater and cinema

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Articles

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How to Cite

Anaz, S. A. L. (2020). The theory of archetypes and character construction of movies and TV series. Significação: Journal of Audiovisual Culture, 47(54), 251-270. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-7114.sig.2020.159964