Konstrukce americké národní identity prostřednictvím filmu Forrest Gump

This bachelor’s thesis examines the construction of American national identity through the film Forrest Gump. The film presents key historical milestones of the second half of the 20th century and thus offers a specific perspective on American society and its values. The aim of the thesis is to determine how the film contributes to the construction of American national identity. The thesis also focuses on the interpretation of historical events through the main character and his story. Using a semiotic analysis of the film narrative, the thesis identifies key elements of American identity, such as individualism, the American Dream, and collective memory, and examines their significance within the context of popular culture.