Cinéma et mode. La force heuristique de la sémiotique du corps

This article explores the heuristic power of body semiotics in understanding the relationship between cinema and fashion. It examines how costumes in films extend beyond their aesthetic function to become discursive tools that reflect cultural, symbolic, and narrative dimensions. By analyzing examples like Dune and Gone with the Wind, the text highlights the interplay between the prothetic and autonomous functions of clothing. Costumes are shown to mediate between individual identity and collective imaginaries, addressing issues of tradition, innovation, and the evolution of cultural norms. The article further discusses how cinema influences and reinvents fashion, acting as a dynamic space where visual storytelling and cultural representation converge.