REFLECTIONS OF LIGHT AND NATURE IN CINEMATIC SPACE: “KOMOREBI” IN WIM WENDERS\\\' PERFECT DAYS

Authors : Senem Müştak Sevindik

Pages : 669-690

Doi:10.35379/cusosbil.1587045

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Publication Date : 2025-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :For centuries, the impact of nature on human life has been a subject of fascination and inquiry for artists and designers. Throughout history, different civilizations have developed many concepts to describe the universal emotions that nature evokes in humans. Komorebi, which has a special meaning in Japanese culture, refers to the sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. This term is used to capture the enchanting moment when light gracefully passes through the foliage. This study explores the cinematic representation of Komorebi in Wim Wenders\\\' film Perfect Days (2023) by analyzing its visual manifestations in cinematic space. A qualitative research approach was utilized in the study. Content analysis and observation techniques were used as data collection methods. Within this scope, the spaces where the visual representations of the concept of Komorebi can be observed have been identified in the sequences of the film. The visual data obtained were evaluated through the semiotic analysis in terms of their interaction with light and nature within the framework of the concept and their strategic roles in the film’s narrative. This multidisciplinary study suggests that discussing the integration of light and nature in spatial design through the spaces of a film can provide new perspectives on the potential of spatial experiences to enrich storytelling and visual aesthetics.
Keywords : Doğa, Işık, Sinematik Mekan, Wim Wenders, Komorebi.