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How Do Movies Impact Our Societies?

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Due to the influence of a successful actor’s name, popularity, fame, glamour, and money earning, many young people decide to make their career in the film or entertainment industry. And to fulfil this, they make an effort to learn acting skills through attending online classes, watching YouTube videos, or joining an acting institute in India or their own country.   

Before you make a move to learn acting skills and join an acting school in your locality, you should be aware of the impact of movies on society. Knowing this will help you act well and do something unique for society through your movies. Here, have a look at the impact of movies on society:

Availability of more options to watch movies

Earlier, we had only 3-4 means to watch movies or entertain us – cinema halls, theatres, and televisions. In the current world, we have YouTube, OTT platforms, mobiles, and PCs along with multiplexes, theatres, and televisions. In comparison with the time 20 years ago, more people are watching video visuals on several different devices these days. And due to this, the film industry influences modern society a lot. Comedy shows make you laugh, historical films help you understand the past, and psychological thrillers help you see the world with a different perspective. 

The undisputed raw power of movies 

The power of audiovisuals has faced exploitation and manifestation on the base of political, social, and economical scenarios throughout history. For instance, you can take a leader’s name, Adolf Hitler. He used films as a propaganda tool during the 2nd World War. A fact like this shows the raw power of films. It has caused revolutions in society. 

As technology keeps changing, economic and political leaders have used films in shaping and changing the thinking of people for their own benefit or the benefit of the people. In today’s world, films made in one language are translated or dubbed in many languages to make available for people all across the world. So, filmmakers feel it is easy to target audiences at a larger scale. 

A good film is highly beneficial for a society. It can educate, entertain, and inspire people. Consider the impact that songs leave on people. They make you think, get inspired to help the needy, compassionate, and do good for humanity. For example, romantic movies can make you understand why love is crucial for you and why you should fight for it. Such movies can make you cry and laugh at what romantic flaws you made with you. Similarly, crime and action shows make you aware of the dangers of terrorism, criminal activities, and war.   

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In some cases, some movies can make you have a sense of empathy if you haven’t experienced war till now. They can make you (people) be responsible for brothers and sisters living in a war-hitted region/area. 

Movies are a mirror of culture   

Each film is made on the basis of a particular culture. And hence, it mirrors what people of a particular region believe. Usually, it is easy to know our attitudes, concerns, strengths, and flaws in movies in comparison with our daily interactions. We embrace change and interrogate ourselves when films challenge our existing ideologies and beliefs.     

Due to audiovisual translations, people across the world can watch films and comprehend the cultures of communities or countries they do not belong to. For instance, you can take Netflix. It is an OTT platform that broadcasts movies and programs for audiences all across the globe. It streams movies in several different languages to portray the cultures of many different countries and communities. 

In addition to being a mirror of culture, films have been shaping the values and beliefs of a society since their beginning. For instance, you can take fashion trends. People copy the dressing and look of their favourite actors. 

Conclusion 

Movies/films leave good and bad impacts on society. As it is a cultural mirror, it shows the goods and bads of a culture or community. It changes the existing beliefs and thinking and makes people change their mindset for certain prevailing things. Further, it allows people to raise their concerns and find solutions for the same. In brief, watching movies is beneficial for people of all communities or geographical regions.