SYMBOLISM AND HIDDEN MEANINGS IN CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S FILM INCEPTION

• THARYZA TARA KIRANA
• 2025

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This research aims to explore the symbolism and hidden meanings in Christopher Nolan's film Inception. The study focuses on how various visual and narrative symbols reflect psychological and philosophical themes. Using a qualitative-descriptive method, data were collected by watching the film multiple times and analyzing key scenes with reference to theoretical frameworks of symbolism by Bellucci and psychoanalytic theory by Freud. The population is the film itself, while the sample consists of selected symbolic scenes categorized into natural, conventional, and singular symbols. The instruments used include observation sheets and note-taking.Results show that symbols such as the spinning top, elevator, waves, snow, and rain
convey inner conflicts, repressed desires, and unconscious struggles of the main character, Dom Cobb. The study concludes that Inception is not only a science fiction film but also a complex narrative layered with symbolic and psychological depth,encouraging viewers to reflect on reality, memory, and identity.

• Symbolism
• Hidden Meanings
• Dreams
• Memory
• Identity
• Psychology.

https://repository.bsi.ac.id/repo/68299/SYMBOLISM-AND-HIDDEN-MEANINGS-IN-CHRISTOPHER-NOLAN'S-FILM-INCEPTION
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