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Semiology is the study of signs and what the signs can mean or indicate. "Semiology examines the sign itself, the codes or systems into which the signs are organised and the culture within which these codes and signs operate (A. ... A brilliant example of this is the film The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (dir. ... Perhaps the dogs resemble the men that follow the main character, Albert (Michael Gambon), who plays the role of the thief. ... Where Albert is introduced to the audience by beating up a customer, then raping and hitting his wife, Georgina (Helen Mirren), and hospitalising a young boy. ... Everything is lit green, this to indicate perhaps neutral territory between the cook, Richard (Richard Bohringer), and Albert. Without Richard there would be no one to cook the food, and without Albert the restaurant would not exist. ... At first its the pain of working in such conditions, then as the film goes on, and Albert gets meaner, its the pain not only the boy is suffering but Alberts wife, Georgina. ... Love and passion are shown due to this is the first place Georgina first sees her lover, Michael (Alan Howard), and of course love and passion for what the thief feels for his wife. ... This colour lends some idea of purity to the room, and it is ironic being that it houses the first erotic meeting between the wife and lover. ... As Albert walks in he is envious of the friendship between Richard and Georgina and asks the cook why she gets complementary dishes. ... Perhaps Richard believes helping his wife have an affair will allow Albert to receive his comeuppance. ...
When Albert finds out, the cook tries to help Georgina and Michael the best he can.
Approximate Word count = 1431
Approximate Pages = 5.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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