Beatriz dos Santos Oliveira, Mario Marcio Felix Freitas Filho

A IDADE MÉDIA NO CINEMA: UMA (RE)VISÃO DO IMAGINÁRIO OCIDENTAL

Introduction

A idade mÉdia no cinema: uma (re)visÃo do imaginÁrio ocidental. Analise a representação da Idade Média no cinema. Descubra como filmes influenciam o imaginário ocidental, a memória social e a consciência histórica.

Abstract

Desde a sua invenção no final do século XIX o cinema desperta a curiosidade do espectador, pois ele possui o poder de transportar sua imaginação - de maneira audiovisual - através do tempo e do espaço. Além disso, neste artigo, veremos que o cinema é um importante veículo de promoção da memória social e transmissor de uma consciência histórica.

Review

The article, "A Idade Média no Cinema: Uma (Re)visão do Imaginário Ocidental," proposes a highly relevant and engaging topic, examining the enduring portrayal of the Middle Ages in film and its profound impact on Western collective imagination. The central premise, articulated in the abstract, posits cinema as a powerful medium for shaping social memory and transmitting historical consciousness. This focus is commendable, as it bridges film studies with cultural history, promising valuable insights into how popular media constructs and disseminates understandings of the past. The title's inclusion of "(RE)VISÃO" further suggests a critical engagement with existing cinematic narratives, which is an intriguing and necessary scholarly endeavor. While the article's ambition is clear, the abstract itself is notably brief and lacks the specificity required to fully appraise the methodology and scope of the research. The opening statement, broadly discussing cinema's power to transport imagination, feels somewhat generic and could be more directly linked to the article's unique contribution. More critically, the abstract does not detail *how* the authors intend to analyze cinema's role in promoting social memory or historical consciousness. Key questions arise: Will specific films or genres be examined? What theoretical frameworks (e.g., memory studies, reception theory, historical representation) will guide the analysis? Without these details, it is difficult to ascertain the depth and originality of the proposed "re-vision" of the Western imaginary concerning the Middle Ages. In conclusion, the article addresses a fascinating and important intersection of history and popular culture. To strengthen its presentation and immediately convey its scholarly rigor, the abstract would benefit significantly from an expanded discussion of the specific approach, key examples, or theoretical underpinnings that will be employed. Providing clearer signposts regarding the analytical framework and the scope of cinematic examples would not only enhance the abstract's clarity but also better prepare the reader for the detailed arguments within the full paper. This would transform a promising general statement into a more compelling and academically robust summary of the research.

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