Contemporary Transnational Remakes. The Swedish "Män Som Hatar Kvinnor" (2009) and the Hollywood Production "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" (2011)

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Definitions
  • Transnationalism
  • The Remake
  • Contemporary Transnational Remake
  • What is Gender?
• The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo - A Transnational Remake
• Characterization
  • Lisbeth Salander
  • Mikael Blomkvist
• Comparison of the Character Constellation
  • Character Constellation in Män Som Hatar Kvinnor
  • Character Constellation in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This bachelor thesis aims to demonstrate the significant differences in characterization between the original Swedish film Män Som Hatar Kvinnor and its American remake The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Through analyzing the behavior, appearance, and character development of the protagonists Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist, the thesis argues that the remake's alterations fundamentally shift the viewer's perception of the characters and their relationship, particularly in regards to gender roles.

• Transnational remakes and their impact on cultural exchange
• Gender roles and their representation in film
• The role of characterization in shaping the audience's understanding of the narrative
• Comparison of the original and the remake, focusing on the character constellations and their differences
• The influence of cultural context on character portrayal

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides a brief overview of the context surrounding the release of the American remake The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and introduces the central argument of the thesis - the significant differences in character portrayal between the original and the remake.

The "Definitions" chapter explores key terms essential for understanding the analysis, including transnationalism, the concept of remakes, and the definition of gender and gender roles. The chapter aims to establish a framework for analyzing the film as a transnational remake and understanding the implications of character portrayals within a broader cultural context.

The following chapters focus on the analysis of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo as a transnational remake and delve into a detailed character analysis of Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist, highlighting the significant differences in their portrayal between the original and the remake. This analysis examines how the remake's changes impact the viewer's understanding of the characters' personalities, their relationship dynamics, and the overall representation of gender.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key terms and concepts explored in this thesis include transnational remakes, gender roles, characterization, film adaptation, comparative analysis, Män Som Hatar Kvinnor, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Lisbeth Salander, Mikael Blomkvist, and cultural representation.