The Film Style of Xavier Dolan

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Xavier Dolan, a young director known for his distinctive personal style, has consistently explored the fusion of artistic expression and personal experience in his creations, establishing himself as a prominent figure in Quebec, Canada's auteur film scene. Throughout his body of work, the theme of the mother-child relationship is a recurring and central motif. This essay aims to analyze the portrayal of maternal roles in two of his films ‘I killed my mother’ (2009) and ‘Mommy’ (2014). By comparing these works and delving into the aesthetics of his filmmaking style, we will explore the evolution of Xavier Dolan’s film style concerning the mother figure. This analysis will encompass artistic expression, compositional changes, musical connotations, and ultimately convey the artistry of his films from a personal perspective.

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

泽维尔·多兰是以其独特的个人风格而闻名的年轻导演，他在创作中不断探索艺术表达与个人经历的融合，使自己成为加拿大魁北克电影界的杰出人物。在他的作品中，母子关系是一个被反复提及和呈现的中心主题。本文旨在分析泽维尔·多兰的两部电影《我杀了我的母亲》（2009 年）和《妈妈》（2014 年）中对母亲角色的刻画，加之作品对比与个人经历的分析，深入探讨其电影美学的独特性。本文力图通过泽维尔·多兰对母亲形象的塑造与呈现来追溯其电影风格的演变，其中涵盖了艺术表现、构图变化和音乐内涵，并最终从个人视角传达其电影的艺术性。

목차 (Table of Contents)

• Ⅰ. Introduction
• Ⅱ. Theory Framework
• Ⅲ. ‘I Killed My Mother’: The Ultimate Love and Conflict
• Ⅳ. ‘Mommy’: The Emotion Echoes in The Frames
• Ⅴ. From Killing Mother to Loving Mother
• Ⅵ. Conclusions