A Study on the Paradigm of Biographical Films Based on Intermedia Theory

Shimiao Wang; Pengfei Ji

doi:10.54097/f0eqhf03

Authors

Shimiao Wang
Pengfei Ji

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/f0eqhf03

Keywords:

Intermedia Context, Genre Paradigm of Biographical Films, Media Ecology.

Abstract

Biographical films, as an intersection of art, society, and media, hold significant value in both historical representation and contemporary cultural narratives. Media transitions shape the evolution of biographical films by influencing their creation processes, modes of dissemination, and patterns of audience engagement. Using analytical and comparative methods, the study examines how shifts in media influence narrative techniques, protagonist selection, and audience reception. Traditional biographical films often focused on elite figures and innate genius, while modern works emphasize personalized and diverse portrayals, reflecting contemporary media trends. In the digital age, biographical films incorporate interactivity and audience participation, evolving into active cultural memory nodes. These findings highlight the genre’s adaptability, its ability to construct immersive storyworlds, and its engagement with fragmented, decentralized audiences. Biographical films balance historical authenticity with intermedia innovation, redefining the relationship between media, history, and cultural production.

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