The dialogue of literature and cinema in the education of future actors of theater and cinema

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the mutual influence of literature and cinema in the framework of students' education in the specialty «Acting». Literature and cinema are a relevant and multifaceted topic that encompasses the adaptation, interpretation, and transformation of text into a visual format, as well as the interaction between these art forms. The author emphasizes the continued and even increasing importance of the dialogue between literature and cinema in the 21st century, which is linked to the visual turn in culture. The interest in intermediaity highlights the need for educational courses that analyze the dialogue between literature and cinema. The study includes a review of scientific articles, monographs, and manuals published in recent years, which analyze the problem of the mutual influence of literature and cinema, as well as the teaching of humanities. The study emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary connections between the disciplines of «History of Literature» and «History of Cinema» for the training of students studying acting. The benefits of this interdisciplinary approach include deepening the understanding of fiction, developing critical thinking, and stimulating students' creativity. Students learn to analyze and compare original literary texts and their film adaptations, which allows them to identify multiple interpretations of works that are influenced by social and cultural changes in society. The article provides examples of essay topics and creative assignments for students that explore various aspects of the dialogue between cinema and literature.