Memory, history and digital imagery in contemporary film (original) (raw)

This paper explores the relationship between memory, history, and digital imagery in contemporary cinema. It critiques the shift from traditional photorealism to hyperreality due to advancements in digital technology, arguing that this shift alters the ethical and moral dimensions associated with film as a medium for representing reality and history. Through various examples, the author examines how films shapes societal understanding of historical narratives and the implications of computer-generated imagery on the authenticity of historical representation.