The Signs Found in Movie “The Brothers Grimsby”

Abstract

This research is entitled "The Signs Found in the Movie 'The Brothers Grimsby'." This research project primarily aims to examine the various types of signs and their associated meanings within the context of semiotics as they are represented in the film "The Brothers Grimsby." This film serves as the primary source of data for this study. In the process of data collection, a qualitative approach was employed, with the results of the data analysis presented in a descriptive manner. The data were subjected to two stages of analysis. Initially, the data were classified in accordance with Chandler's "Three Kinds of Signs" theory, which distinguishes between icons, indices, and symbols. Subsequently, the function of each sign was analysed in accordance with the theoretical framework proposed by Gunter and Kress, which identifies three principal metafunctions: ideational metafunction, interpersonal metafunction, and textual metafunction. The research yielded findings in the form of five icons, five indexes, and five symbols observed in various scenes of the film. The film The Brothers Grimsby, which is based on a true story, is an effective vehicle for conveying a multitude of messages through the use of visual signs.