Echoes of Exile: A Phonological and Cultural Study of 'The Immigrant' (2013), Exploring Cultural Values, Anthropology, And Cross-Cultural Communication in Migration Films

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between language, culture, and communication in migration films and focuses on the phonological aspects of migration. Specifically, the research shows how accented speech affects the cultural identity and the process of social inclusion of immigrants, and why phonological analysis is crucial in this context. The Immigrant movie is used as a case study, the research adopts the qualitative method of data analysis to examine the dialogues and the visual images to determine how phonological features such as accent, intonation, and pronunciation are depicted. These phonological features reflect other hidden cultural and socio-economic problems that immigrants are subjected to, including oppression and subjugation. The study focuses on phonological aspects as they contribute to understanding the linguistic barriers and impact the credibility and competence of cross-cultural communication. The conclusion stresses how migration films are significant in forming people’s perceptions of immigration and the lives of immigrants. Further research should be conducted on how phonological features are linked with cultural identification and how the media influence people’s perception of accented speech; also, the potential of using anthropological, linguistic, and film theoretical approaches to study the processes of migration and cultural integration.