Papers by Janaina Mirian Rosa
The issue of war is present in a number of Shakespeare’s works, one of them being Henry V. The fi... more The issue of war is present in a number of Shakespeare’s works, one of them being Henry V. The figure of King Henry, his motivations to go to war, and his behavior in the battlefield are among some of the elements that can be explored in theatrical and filmic productions. The aim of this article is to cinematically analyze the film adaptation of the play, directed by Kenneth Branagh in 1989, more specifically the portrayal of the complex figure of King Henry, as well as how war, violence, and their consequences are visually presented, mostly focusing on the battle of Agincourt.
The aim of this article is to cinematically analyze selected scenes from the film La Jaula de Oro... more The aim of this article is to cinematically analyze selected scenes from the film La Jaula de Oro that represent the depiction of the border as a place of violence and marginalization in the pursuit of the American dream in which the border functions as an imagined site of possible life transformation. The distinct geographical and technological surveillance depictions of the Guatemala-Mexico border and the Mexico-U.S. border are highlighted in this article. The viewpoint of the immigrant characters becomes the focalizer of the narrative of survival in the borderlands.
The aim of this article is to analyze the characteristics and functions of voice-over narration i... more The aim of this article is to analyze the characteristics and functions of voice-over narration in episode seven of the Second World War miniseries Band of Brothers (2001), and its
importance in the construction of a relationship between the voice and the viewer. The narrator of this episode is Sergeant Lipton, and his voice-over comments help build a more detailed
representation of the war environment from the subjective point of view of a soldier in the battlefield. The voice-over approaches issues related to emotional and physical hardships such as bodily pain, fear in combat, comradeship, and violence during war times.
The aim of this article is to compare and contrast the portrayal of the temptation scene in both ... more The aim of this article is to compare and contrast the portrayal of the temptation scene in both Orson Welles’s film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello (1952) and Folias d’Arte’s theatrical production of the same play, which premiered in 2003 in São Paulo, in order to identify and analyze the depiction
of Iago’s manipulative schemes towards Othello. The temptation scene is considered a crucial moment in the play in which Iago cleverly gathers all his strength as a strategist to influence Othello’s mind with the idea that Desdemona is betraying him with Cassio−and Iago achieves such obstinate goal.
The aim of this article is to offer a comparative scene analysis of two films, one by Orson Welle... more The aim of this article is to offer a comparative scene analysis of two films, one by Orson Welles and another by Oliver Parker, that were adapted from William Shakespeare's Othello. The analysis mainly concentrates on aspects of mise-en-scene and cinematography, focusing on the particularities related to the character Iago and his manipulative strategies. Welles presents an innovative use of deep focus cinematography that highlights Iago's manipulative skills by offering an intense view of his multiple facets. This characteristic is portrayed in a distinct way in Parker's film with the management of different settings and character interaction based on close proximity.
This article aims to bring a discussion related to eyewitness experiences in the works of two Nor... more This article aims to bring a discussion related to eyewitness experiences in the works of two North American poets, Charles Simic and Yusef Komunyakaa, during war times. Simic's contact with the destruction of the Second World War serves as a background that inherently connects itself with his essays and poems. The traumatic experiences of devastation and violence remain as pivotal themes in the search for the "unimportant events" that constitute a history focused on the journey of the individual. Komunyakaa is linked to Simic by the horrifying circumstances of war but differentiated by decades in his experiences in the Vietnam War. As a soldier, his participation in the combat zone allows him to have an eyewitness perspective of the fragility of life.
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Papers by Janaina Mirian Rosa
importance in the construction of a relationship between the voice and the viewer. The narrator of this episode is Sergeant Lipton, and his voice-over comments help build a more detailed
representation of the war environment from the subjective point of view of a soldier in the battlefield. The voice-over approaches issues related to emotional and physical hardships such as bodily pain, fear in combat, comradeship, and violence during war times.
of Iago’s manipulative schemes towards Othello. The temptation scene is considered a crucial moment in the play in which Iago cleverly gathers all his strength as a strategist to influence Othello’s mind with the idea that Desdemona is betraying him with Cassio−and Iago achieves such obstinate goal.
importance in the construction of a relationship between the voice and the viewer. The narrator of this episode is Sergeant Lipton, and his voice-over comments help build a more detailed
representation of the war environment from the subjective point of view of a soldier in the battlefield. The voice-over approaches issues related to emotional and physical hardships such as bodily pain, fear in combat, comradeship, and violence during war times.
of Iago’s manipulative schemes towards Othello. The temptation scene is considered a crucial moment in the play in which Iago cleverly gathers all his strength as a strategist to influence Othello’s mind with the idea that Desdemona is betraying him with Cassio−and Iago achieves such obstinate goal.