6TH INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL CURRENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONGRESS
THREE MOVIES FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES AND GEOGRAPHY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY: SEPPUKU, UNFORGIVEN, AND EŞKIYA
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Liberty Publications
This study aims to examine the common themes of the heroes in the films Seppuku, Unforgiven, and Eşkıya, which take place in different geographies and cultures. The heros in all three films share similarities with the archetypes in Joseph Campbell's theory of the Hero's Infinite Journey.Despite different cultural contexts, these characters receive an important call at a turning point and undergo internal and external transformation processes.A parallel can be drawn between the three films, despite their varied themes and cultural contexts, by examining their shared narrative structure. The three main characters are individuals who have grappled with the vicissitudes of life, struggling with poverty and the erosion of their former fortitude. Their daily lives are marked by encounters with significant calls, which, though not overtly religious or supernatural, carry profound significance for them and are connected to their loved ones. For instance, in Seppuku, the main character's family is afflicted by illness, leading him to hold the samurai guild responsible. In Unforgiven, Munny is compelled to return to a life of violence to support his family. In Eşkıya, Baran returns to his hometown after being betrayed, witnesses the changes that have taken place there, and sets out for Istanbul in search of the woman he loves. These films demonstrate that a specific motivation drives the characters' transformation and that the call they receive catalyzes this transformation.The characters in these films are characterized by three fundamental qualities: a dedication to principles, a warrior spirit, and a profound sense of justice.Their commitment to principles enables them to act by specific values, avoiding random acts. Their fighting spirit is rooted in their past struggles and determination to survive. Consequently, the protagonists of all three films confront their fears and vulnerabilities, make mistakes, question their decisions, face difficult choices, and ultimately mature and discover themselves.
