TTLV: The issue of power in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" and two films: "Macbeth" (2015), "The tragedy of Macbeth" (2021)

1. Student's full name: NGUYEN DIEP THUY ANH 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: April 21, 1992
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision on recognition of students No.: Decision No. 2948/2021/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2021 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in training process: No
7. Thesis topic: The issue of power in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" and two films: "Macbeth" (2015), "The tragedy of Macbeth" (2021)
8. Major: Theory, history of cinema and television; Code: 8210232.01
9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Nguyen Thuy Linh, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
10. Summary of thesis results:
The thesis is based on the theories of hermeneutics, signs and inter-semiotics, cultural semiotics and symbolic interaction theory to decode and compare the methods of hermeneutics and the application of semiotics in artistic creation. From there, it clarifies the cultural and inter-semiotic elements that appear and interact with each other in the intertextual system of the tragedy Macbeth, specifically in the case of the play text and two films: Macbeth (2025) and The tragedy of Macbeth (2021).
From comparing intertextual structures, we have the basis to study intertextual hermeneutics in symbolic social interactions of the character system, showing the power of mythological interpretations and supernatural connections, as well as the power of cultural-social interactions. We also clarify the issue of power through artistic expressions by approaching cultural semiotics in the language of cinema. Through the research process, we see the power of shaping in relation to intersemiotics in collective memory, especially the paradoxical and romantic nature in expressing mythical codes. We also recognize the power of mythical codes in the language of cinema in expressing the issue of power. From there, we see the connection from symbolic links with the origin of symbolism in visual arts. This element blends with collective memory to create a unique power in establishing a system of signs in the language of cinema and intertextual signs.
11. Practical application:
The topic explores the issue of power expressed in the play text and two film versions, using a cultural approach to decode the artistic and humanistic values ​​expressed through the perspective of cinematic art, based on symbols and inter-semiotics. Through that, compare and clarify the value of a classic work - through the writing style and professionalism of directors with different cultural, social and artistic creative perspectives - interpreted from the play text to cinematic art. The results of the study can be applied to study hermeneutics and decode intertextual and multimedia semiotics.
12. Further research directions: Multimedia cultural semiotics, intertextual hermeneutics, intertextual reception...
13. Published works related to the thesis: none.
 

1. Full name: NGUYEN DIEP THUY ANH 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: April 21, 1992 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Admission decision number: 2948/2021/QD-XHNV Dated: December 28, 2021
6. Changes in academic process: None
7. Official thesis title: Power in Shakespeare's play Macbeth and two films: Macbeth(2015), The tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
8. Major: Film and Television Studies
9. Code: 8210232.01
10. Supervisor: Dr. Nguyen Thuy Linh, VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Hanoi)
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The thesis is based on the theory of hermeneutic, semiotic and inter-semiotics, cultural semiotics and symbolic interaction theory to decode, compare hermeneutic methods and apply semiotics in artistic creation. Based on those findings, we clarify the cultural and inter-semiotic elements that appear and interact with each other in the inter-textual system of the play Macbeth, specifically in the case of the original text and two films: Macbeth (2025) and The tragedy of Macbeth (2021).
From comparing the intertextual structure, we conclude a basis of understanding intertextuality by studying the symbolic social interactions of the character system, showing the power of cultural-social interaction. We also clarify the issue of power through artistic interpretation by approaching cultural semiotics in cinematic language. Through the research process, we can see the power of image creation in relation to inter-symbolism in collective memory, especially the grotesque and romantic characteristics of character design, in order to express mythical codes. We also recognize the power of mythical codes in cinematic language in expressing power. From these findings, we see the connection based on the symbolism of visual art. This element blends with collective memory to create a unique power in establishing a system of symbols in cinematic language and intertextuality.
12. Practical applicability, if any:
The topic explores the issue of power expressed in original text of the play and two films, using a cultural approach to decode the artistic and humanistic values, based on semiotics and inter-semiotics theory. Comparing and clarifying the value of a classic play - transfers through the creative and film styles of two directors with different cultural, social and artistic creative perspectives - is interpreted from original play to the art of cinema. The results of the research can be applied to study more about hermeneutics from plays to films and decoding intertextuality and multimedia semiotics.
13. Further research directions, if any: Cultural semiotics in Multimedia, intertextuality and hermeneutics, intertextual reader-response criticism...
14. Thesis-related publications: none.