Gaze in Film and Television from the Perspective of Post-colonialism: Taking the Film "Anatomy of a Fall" as an Example

Abstract

Against the backdrop of the current rise of feminism around the world, films directed by women are increasingly attracting attention. However, discussions on gender imbalance and social scrutiny in gender relations are still insufficient. This study focuses on Anatomy of a Fall and uses Post-colonialism and "Gaze" theory to explore how ethnicity, gender, and identity in the film affect the expression of gender relations. Through socio-cultural perspective and literature analysis, the phenomenon of gaze and anti-gaze in films is interpreted, revealing the complexity of gender gaze and its special significance in post-colonialism. The study found that Anatomy of a Fall not only presents the diversity of gender gaze but also shows its intersection with ethnicity, gender, and identity in the context of post-colonialism. The director challenges the traditional gender gaze model through film language, which has a profound impact on gender relations. This study reveals the complexity of gender gaze in the context of post-colonialism, provides new ideas for the harmonious development of gender, and emphasizes the importance of Bourdieu's field theory in understanding the confrontation of gendered space, revealing the dynamic changes in the position, role and social structure of gender individuals in the marriage field. In addition, this study fills the gap in the research on this film in the Chinese academic community, opens up a new perspective for the study of the gender dimension of gender relations in films directed by women, and has important academic and practical significance.