Do céu A Estrela do Norte, do inferno Os Carrascos Também Morrem: A ideologia estadunidense no cinema hollywoodiano (1943)

Abstract

The cinema, since its constitution as art in the late nineteenth century, has entered into people's lives, initially serving as a means of entertainment, but over the years, the cinematic narratives have been observed by the state leaders as a New way of spreading their ideological issues, countless would be the examples, for that matter. The cinema would also take on a growing prominence, especially after the 1970, as a source for the historical study. If initially relegated, over time demonstrated its importance, constituting as one of the new forms for the growth of discipline. The Second World War was one of those moments when national cinemas were tasked with valuing their nations to the utmost. Nazism is an example of how films have become great sources of dissemination of ideologies. However this particularity was not restricted only to the Germans, the United States also took advantage of the structure of Hollywood in order to carry out its ideological transposition, for this we will analyze throughout this study the films Hangmen also Die!, 1943 of Fritz Lang and the North Star, 1943 Lewis Milestone, and also how the narratives were used to accomplish certain goals. Between them two can be emphasized: 1. Build a negative image against Nazi enemies, demonstrating all their cruelty, to other peoples, and by 2. The process of the ideological appreciation for the United States, the cinematic narratives present throughout the film certain references to the Americans and the role they would have as worthy leaders and defenders of world peace. It would fit this nation with the support of others, impose the final blow and eliminate the Nazi menace. Based on this this study aims to analyze how the American government used the Hollywood cinema during the year 1943, to disseminate its ideological propositions.