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IJSSH 2025 Vol.15(1): 16-26
doi: 10.18178/ijssh.2025.15.1.1236

Similarities and Differences between Eastern and Western Film Based on Western Films Adapted from Eastern Films

Zihang Nie
Beijing National Day School, Beijing, China
Email: annie.nie.zihang@gmail.com

Manuscript received October 22, 2024; revised November 26, 2024; accepted December 6, 2024; published January 22, 2025.

Abstract—The essay examines the process and implications of adapting Eastern films into Western contexts. It delves into cultural adaptation, directorial techniques, character reinterpretation, audience reception, and the impact of these adaptations on the film industry. Key examples include comparisons between Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven, as well as Infernal Affairs and The Departed. The essay explores how these adaptations reflect and negotiate cultural differences, using directorial choices and cinematic techniques to create narratives that resonate across cultures. It also discusses the role of language, historical contexts, and societal issues in these adaptations, highlighting cinema’s ability to bridge cultural divides and enhance global understanding.

Keywords—film adaptation, Eastern cinema, Western cinema, cultural differences

Cite: Zihang Nie, "Similarities and Differences between Eastern and Western Film Based on Western Films Adapted from Eastern Films," International Journal of Social Science and Humanity, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 16-26, 2025.

Copyright © 2025 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).
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