알모도바르 영화의 미장아빔 연구: <그녀에게>를 중심으로

Abstract

This study aims to suggest how films can get inspiration from works of art, develop attractive storytelling and reinforce their unique style with mise en abyme. Almodóvar, a master of Spanish cin- ema, directly quotes works of art and cultural motifs in his films to weave a complex yet unconven- tional narrative. This paper studies mise en abyme, focusing on the opening and ending quotes of Pina Bausch's dance theaters <Café Müller> and <Mazurka Fogo> in Almodóvar's <Talk to her>. The re- search methodology refers to cinematic analysis, comparative analysis of the original and quoted texts, and literature review to determine which cinematic elements Almodóvar applies to the original quotation to create the intended effect. The analysis reveals that Almodóvar's mise en abyme is a de- vice that enhances the narrative complexity and cinematic aesthetics of his films and invites the au- dience into his cinematic philosophy with its self-reflexivity. First, Almodóvar makes the necessary changes to the original dance theater to suit the narrative development and theme, and applies the cinematic techniques of framing, montage, and mise-en-scène to realize it into a cinematic work. Second, he applies the visual motifs and color montages of the dance theater to the characters, cre- ating a visual metaphor for identity and a cohesive film aesthetic. Third, Almodóvar applies dance theater mise en abyme as an homage to Bausch and as a self-reflection. He questions existing con- ventions and norms by realizing a complex narrative with a postmodern hybrid of various cultures and arts. Almodóvar’s mise en abyme invites the audience to a system of thought in the socio-cultural context of gender, identity, and human relationships that evolve in a complex way in modern society. The significance of this study lies in presenting cases suitable for the times in which art education is needed so that individual art experiences can be transferred to creative practice.