An Inappropriate Comparison: The Coup d'état and Ken Loachs Contribution to the 9/11 Film by Alain Brigand

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The paper critically analyzes Ken Loach's episode from the "9 11 01 September 11" project, focusing on its portrayal of the New York terror attacks and the implications of audience interpretation. Utilizing Reception Theory and Audience Response Theory, it explores how media messages are polysemic and shaped by cultural contexts. The analysis aims to assess Loach's directorial choices, arguing that his depiction of the event may be deemed inappropriate. The research emphasizes the interaction between cultural signs in film and viewer interpretation.