Representations of Dominance in Animated Films

Abstract

To allow for a deeper appreciation of animated films, both specialists and general viewers are presented with a complex audiovisual space, employing advanced modern technologies that reach a level of astonishment, wonder, and suspense. Despite this, some works remain widely impactful due to the idea and theme they convey, or through their technical and aesthetic execution. This reveals the innovation of a new style or approach, or a unique and original narrative, while still capturing the meaning, concept, and message of the film itself. Here, we must point out the characteristics of the elements that "dominate" the film's structure and occupy a prominent place in the narrative fabric. We will focus on the element of the idea and how it can be developed and employed to become the central axis in the language of reception and understanding, while preserving aesthetic taste