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FILM ANALYZING (Sinhala/Tamil)

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              Gehenu Lamai             Gehenu Lami," directed by the renowned Sri Lankan filmmaker Lester James Peries, is a pivotal film in the Sinhala cinema landscape. Released in 1983, the film is notable for its exploration of complex themes and its significant impact on Sri Lankan society and cinema. Peries, known for his insightful and nuanced approach to storytelling, crafted "Gehenu Lami" as a powerful narrative that delves into the human psyche, societal norms, and moral dilemmas.          The film’s plot revolves around the life of its central character, Sita (played by the acclaimed actress Malini Fonseka), a young woman trapped in a web of societal expectations and personal aspirations. The story is set in a rural Sri Lankan context, where traditional values and norms heavily influence personal and social behavior. The narrative unfolds through a series of events that challenge Si...

FILM ANALYZING

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                        Mary kom                       Mary Kom," directed by Omung Kumar  and released in 2014, is a biographical sports drama that chronicles the life of Mary Kom, an Indian boxer who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve international acclaim. Starring Priyanka Chopra in the titular role, the film explores themes of resilience, perseverance, and gender equality while providing a detailed portrayal of Mary Kom's journey from her humble beginnings to becoming a world champion. Mary Kom’s early life in Manipur, India, where she is introduced as a young, ambitious girl passionate about boxing. Her father, a former boxer himself, initially supports her aspirations, but societal norms and familial expectations pose significant challenges. The narrative follows Mary through her trials and tribulations as she struggles to balance her sporting ambition...

Advertisement analysis

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        PEPSI  : COLA pepsi's recent advertisement campaign, which features the tagline BetterWithPepsi, was launched in honor of National Burger Day. The campaign has been promoted across all social media platforms and showcases portraits of fast-food packaging that incorporate Pepsi's signature colors into the branding of popular fast-food chains such as Burger King, McDonald's, and Wendy's. This advertisement has been analyzed using semiotic theory by Roland Barthes, who suggests that the use of the advertisement is akin to a collaboration or combination between fast food and drinks that complement each other, such as Pepsi. The tagline BetterWithPepsi implies that the public will consume food and drinks that are always together, thereby creating a mindset that associates the consumption of food with the use of Pepsi. The advertisement's use of semiotics is evident in the incorporation of Pepsi's colors into the branding of other fast-food chains, which creat...

My social media lifestyle

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      My social media lifestyle        Social media has significantly reshaped modern lifestyles.  The way people communicate has a huge impact on how they consume content and perceive themselves.  Using this social media gives me a glimpse into the closed lives of others.  My mental  health is greatly affected and there is a possibility of creating pressure from there.  For that, the social media that I always use are YouTube,  TikTok,Face book , whatsapp, Instagram, and snapchat . For me, this is a powerful tool for self-expression.  Because this social media is used to share my thoughts, hobbies and achievements.     Whatsapp   One of the most used social media in my daily life is WhatsApp. I am used to communicating with my parents and friends through WhatsApp and I have the opportunity to exchange videos and other messages easily.   Face book  Facebook is a social network used by many peo...

Importance of media literacy

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  What is media literacy ? Media literacy is the ability to critically analyze and evaluate media content, including understanding its purpose, bias, and influence.It involves assessing the credibility of sources, recognizing misinformation, and making informed judgments about media messages. This skill helps individuals navigate the complex media landscape effectively and responsibly . What are the importance of media literacy  Informed decision - making   Navigating misinformation  Critical thinking  Understanding media influence   Informed decision -making It helps individuals critically evaluate the information they encounter, making them better equipped to make informed decisions in their personal, professional, and civic lives. Navigating misinformation  It enables people to identify and resist misinformation and disinformation, which is essential in an era of rampant fake news and biased reporting. Critical thinking  It enables people ...

Self introduction

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 Self introduction ❤️ Hello ,😊 I'm keshiya samanalee senanayake. I live in trincomalee. I'm 22 years old. I studied at T/ Nalanda maha vidyalaya in trincomalee . Now i'm continuing my higher studies as a undergraduate ,communication studies in Trincomalee campus , Eastern university❤️ . My father name is jayampathi senanayake and my mother name is lanka swarnalatha.  My perents are teachers . There are 6 members in my family . My future ambition is a dubbing artist .   Thank you................