The goal of this work is to examine the image of women conveyed in Martin Scorsese's movies and to enter into whether women only fulfill the function of a man's accessory or if they hold a far more central position in Scorsese's works. How dominant are the female characters really?
To outline a theoretical basis the author will attend to Martin Scorsese as a film maker in general but also investigate in detail his relationship with women. In addition, the main features of a feminist film theory will be elucidated. Afterwards, the image of women respectively from "Casino" (1995) and "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013) will be discussed. The development of the female as well as of the male characters will be analyzed.
Acclaimed director Martin Scorsese is known to reuse certain aesthetics, character traits and imagery in his movies. Religious symbols for instance can be found in virtually every one of his works. What also stands out is the depiction of women in Martin Scorsese pictures. Next to the usually as dominant portrayed protagonist, the female characters often times feel like an appendage to the male lead. It is portrayals like these, at least superficially, which give the impression of suppressed female figures in Scorsese's movies. Quite commonly, this suppression even manifests in violent outbursts of the protagonists. But this understanding of Scorsese's women is too trivial.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theory
- Who is Martin Scorsese?
- Scorsese and Women
- Feminist Film Theory
- The Image of Women: Analysis
- Casino
- The Wolf of Wall Street
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to analyze the portrayal of women in Martin Scorsese's films, particularly examining whether they are merely accessories to the male protagonists or hold a more central role in his works. The paper investigates the portrayal of women in Scorsese's films, exploring their power, influence, and complexities within the narratives.
- The image of women in Scorsese's films
- The relationship between male and female characters in Scorsese's works
- The role of feminist film theory in understanding Scorsese's depictions of women
- The portrayal of women in specific films, such as Casino (1995) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction presents the topic of the term paper and the motivation behind the research. It discusses the recurring themes of religion and the portrayal of women in Scorsese's films.
Chapter 2 provides theoretical background information on Scorsese's work. It delves into his personal background, artistic style, and his relationship with women. The chapter also introduces the main features of feminist film theory.
Chapter 3 analyzes the portrayal of women in two specific Scorsese films: Casino and The Wolf of Wall Street. It examines the development of both male and female characters, exploring their power dynamics and interactions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The term paper focuses on the image of women in Martin Scorsese's films. It utilizes feminist film theory to analyze the depictions of female characters, their power, influence, and complexities within the narratives. Key concepts include Scorsese's relationship with women, the portrayal of women in Casino and The Wolf of Wall Street, and the application of feminist film theory.
- Quote paper
- Marcel Wolf (Author), 2015, The Image of Women in the Works of Martin Scorsese, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/541426
