International Communication Studies in Literature and Art

ICSLA, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2025, pp.226-238.

Print ISSN: 3079-2711; Online ISSN: 3104-5081

Journal homepage: https://www.icslajournal.com

DOI: Https://doi.org/10.64058/ICSLA.25.2.05

An Analysis of the Interactive Mechanism Between Dissemination Power and Influence of Legal-themed Films in the Streaming Meida Era: A Case Study of the Korean Film Silenced

Wu Yi,  Chu Qinghua

Abstract: This paper selects the Korean film Silenced as a case study, situating the research within the context of global communication of digital media. It focuses on discussing how legal-themed films leverage streaming media platforms to achieve cross-cultural communication and construct social value. Based on communication theories, this paper analyzes the reshaping effect of streaming media technologies on film dissemination ecology systematically. Then take Silenced as a typical case to analyze its diverse dissemination pathways, from traditional theatrical releases to streaming media platforms. Finally, it provides an objective analysis of the current practical dilemmas in the dissemination of legal-themed films and puts forward suggestions, such as integrating dissemination channels, innovating technological applications, adopting localized narrative strategies and so on. The research results indicate that, in the era of streaming media, legal-themed films have gained unprecedented social mobilization capacity and global dissemination influence. Their dual positive roles in cultural communication and social transformation should be fully utilized.

Keywords: Legal-themed films; Silenced; Streaming media platforms; Communication theories

Author Biography: Wu Yi, Master’s student, School of Art, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Research direction: Drama and Film Studies. Email: wy7650@126.com. Chu Qinghua, Corresponding author, Professor, School of Literature, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Research direction: Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Art Research. Email: 001991@nuist.edu.cn.

标题：流媒体时代法治题材电影传播力与影响力的互动机制探析——以韩国电影《熔炉》为例

摘要：本文选取韩国电影《熔炉》作为研究案例，立足于数字媒体全球化传播语境，重点探讨法治题材电影如何借助流媒体平台实现跨文化传播与社会价值建构。文章采用传播学理论，系统的分析了流媒体技术对电影传播生态的重塑作用。继而以《熔炉》为典型案例，剖析其从传统院线放映到流媒体平台传播的多元化传播路径。最终客观指出当前法治题材电影传播的现实困境，并提出整合传播渠道、创新技术应用以及本土化叙事策略等建议。研究结果表明，在流媒体时代，法治题材电影获得了前所未有的社会动员能力和全球传播影响力，应当充分发挥其在文化传播和社会变革中的双重积极作用。

关键词：法治题材电影；《熔炉》；流媒体平台；传播学理论

作者简介：吴怡，南京信息工程大学艺术学院硕士研究生，研究方向：戏剧与影视学。电子邮箱：wy7650@126.com。初清华,通讯作者，南京信息工程大学文学院教授，研究方向：中国现当代文学研究、艺术学。电子邮箱：001991@nuist.edu.cn。

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Received: 06 Mar 2025 / Revised: 11 Apr 2025 / Accepted: 06 Nov 2025 / Published online: 30 Nov 2025 / Print published: 30 Dec 2025.