Discourse Analysis of Existence in Balkan Cinema of The 90’s: The Movie Before The Rain

Emine Ulu

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Discourse Analysis of Existence in Balkan Cinema of The 90’s: The Movie Before The Rain

Authors:

Emine Ulu

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Dil Sosyolojisi | Göç | Etnisite ve Çok Kültürlülük Sosyolojisi | Kültür Sosyolojisi | Sinema Sosyolojisi

Journal:

Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.23 Issue 1, pp.223-240

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001344041

pISSN:

1304-4796

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Abstract:

 This study focuses on the discursive analysis of existence in Milcho Manchevskis Before the Rain 1994, which is considered one of the most remarkable works of Balkan cinema. Within the scope of the focus; the narrative structure of the film, the leitmotifs with which it is characterized, the place of the other and the non-conformist in the formation of individual and social identity, the representation forms of war-violence and migration concepts in the discourse were examined. The analyses have gained a framework in the direction that the recurring motifs of rain, time, and circle in the film provide a deep meaning to the lives of the characters and the flow of events, while at the same time initiating the audience to question time, fate and recurring cycles; that the other and dissonant characters are at the center of both individual and social conflicts and that both the individual and social sides of existence are examined through these characters; that the themes of war and violence gain meaning in the context of the characters struggle for identity and existence and shape the main narrative of the film. As a result, it is seen that Before the Rain presents various depictions of existence reflected in the discourse by also using the effect of cinematic power.

 This study focuses on the discursive analysis of existence in Milcho Manchevskis Before the Rain 1994, which is considered one of the most remarkable works of Balkan cinema. Within the scope of the focus; the narrative structure of the film, the leitmotifs with which it is characterized, the place of the other and the non-conformist in the formation of individual and social identity, the representation forms of war-violence and migration concepts in the discourse were examined. The analyses have gained a framework in the direction that the recurring motifs of rain, time, and circle in the film provide a deep meaning to the lives of the characters and the flow of events, while at the same time initiating the audience to question time, fate and recurring cycles; that the other and dissonant characters are at the center of both individual and social conflicts and that both the individual and social sides of existence are examined through these characters; that the themes of war and violence gain meaning in the context of the characters struggle for identity and existence and shape the main narrative of the film. As a result, it is seen that Before the Rain presents various depictions of existence reflected in the discourse by also using the effect of cinematic power.

 This study focuses on the discursive analysis of existence in Milcho Manchevskis Before the Rain 1994, which is considered one of the most remarkable works of Balkan cinema. Within the scope of the focus; the narrative structure of the film, the leitmotifs with which it is characterized, the place of the other and the non-conformist in the formation of individual and social identity, the representation forms of war-violence and migration concepts in the discourse were examined. The analyses have gained a framework in the direction that the recurring motifs of rain, time, and circle in the film provide a deep meaning to the lives of the characters and the flow of events, while at the same time initiating the audience to question time, fate and recurring cycles; that the other and dissonant characters are at the center of both individual and social conflicts and that both the individual and social sides of existence are examined through these characters; that the themes of war and violence gain meaning in the context of the characters struggle for identity and existence and shape the main narrative of the film. As a result, it is seen that Before the Rain presents various depictions of existence reflected in the discourse by also using the effect of cinematic power.

 Bu çalışmada Balkan sinemasının en dikkat çekici yapıtlarından biri olarak kabul edilen Milcho Manchevskinin Yağmurdan Önce Before the Rain1994 filminde varlığın söylemsel analizine odaklanılmıştır. Odak kapsamında; filmin anlatı yapısı, karakterize edildiği leitmotifler, bireysel ve toplumsal kimliğin oluşumunda öteki ve uyumsuz olanın yeri, savaş-şiddet ve göç olgularının söylemdeki temsil biçimleri incelenmiştir. Analizler; filmde tekrar eden yağmur, zaman ve çember motiflerinin, karakterlerin yaşamlarına ve olayların akışına derinlemesine bir anlam kazandırırken aynı zamanda izleyiciyi zaman, kader ve tekrar eden döngüler üzerine sorgulama başlattığı; öteki ve uyumsuz olan karakterlerin hem bireysel hem de toplumsal düzeydeki çatışmaların merkezinde yer aldığı ve bu karakterler aracılığıyla varlığın hem bireysel hem de toplumsal tarafının irdelendiği; savaş ve şiddet temalarının karakterlerin kimlik ve varlık mücadelesi bağlamında anlam kazandığı ve filmin ana anlatısını şekillendirdiği yönünde çerçeve kazanmıştır. Sonuç olarak Yağmurdan Önce filminin sinematik gücün de etkisini kullanarak var olmanın çeşitli tasvirlerini sunduğu görülmektedir.

Article Details

Discourse Analysis of Existence in Balkan Cinema of The 90’s: The Movie Before The Rain

Authors:

Emine Ulu

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Dil Sosyolojisi | Göç | Etnisite ve Çok Kültürlülük Sosyolojisi | Kültür Sosyolojisi | Sinema Sosyolojisi

Journal:

Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.23 Issue 1, pp.223-240

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001344041

pISSN:

1304-4796

Before The Rain

Narrative analyis

leitmotif

identity

the other

warYağmurdan Önce

anlatı analizi

leitmotif

kimlik

öteki

savaş

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Emine Ulu

Publisher: Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics: Dil Sosyolojisi | Göç | Etnisite ve Çok Kültürlülük Sosyolojisi | Kültür Sosyolojisi | Sinema Sosyolojisi

Journal: Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.23 Issue 1, pp.223-240

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001344041

pISSN: 1304-4796

Issues

Authors:

Emine Ulu

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Dil Sosyolojisi | Göç | Etnisite ve Çok Kültürlülük Sosyolojisi | Kültür Sosyolojisi | Sinema Sosyolojisi

Journal:

Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.23 Issue 1, pp.223-240

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001344041

pISSN:

1304-4796