Author(s)

Elizaveta G. Khomyakova, Alexandra L. Sevastianova and Tatiana I. Petukhova

Corresponding Author

Tatiana I. Petukhova

ABSTRACT

The paper studies eventive value parameters of cinematic discourse, and analyses representation of eventive value concept SPACE in Chinese film spatial evaluation language. The main focus is to study value parameters and cultural significance of SPACE concept in Chinese culture and global community, as well as emotional and evaluative aspects of texts on films about the space in cinematic discourse; linguistic markers referring to film as an event of social and cultural relevance are analyzed. It is suggested that value dimension of cinema art is an integral part of eventive value parameters in culture that includes cinematic discourse reflecting social and cultural worldviews of society.

KEYWORDS

Language and culture studies, value event, concept, hyperconcept, cinematic discourse, cinematic text, evaluation, emotional priority, cognitive dissonance