Abstract
Myth retelling is not only an innovative translation of traditional culture but also a visual manifestation of the collective unconscious of society. Through the reinterpretation of bodily symbols and the reconstruction of norms, the film Nezha 2 critiques the symbolic violence of institutional oppression while providing a cultural path for individuals to seek subjectivity amidst the tension between tradition and modernity. This article aims to explore the case of the film Nezha 2 to reveal its role in the visualization of myth retelling and its implications for cultural inheritance and innovation. In terms of cultural innovation, the film endows bodily symbols with new meanings, reshapes the normative system, and updates collective memory, providing traditional myths with the vitality to keep pace with contemporary societal changes, thus achieving a harmonious integration of traditional and modern cultures. This research is significant for exploring the function of film as a cultural carrier in the dissemination and innovation of myths, while also providing novel examples and perspectives for anthropological analysis of cultural evolution.
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How to cite this paper
Normative Reconstruction and Collective Memory: Myth Reinterpretation in the Perspective of Visual Anthropology—Taking the Film Ne Zha 2 as an Example
How to cite this paper: Hebin Zeng. (2025) Normative Reconstruction and Collective Memory: Myth Reinterpretation in the Perspective of Visual Anthropology—Taking the Film Ne Zha 2 as an Example. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 9(6), 1219-1223.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.06.027