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“Within the human being, there is a call of love’s truth that no simulation can fully silence.” The Truman Show is a powerful metaphysical allegory that illustrates not only how modern humanity is enclosed by media alone but also how the ontological status of the human being is transformed in a world where representation has replaced reality. The film is often read in the context of television culture, the surveillance society, or media manipulation; yet these readings frequently miss the deeper

Nomadland presents the journey of a modern nomadic lifestyle that emerged in the aftermath of the 2007–2008 economic crisis.【1】 The economic crisis, which began in the United States with widespread mortgage defaults, provides a crucial backdrop for the film’s exploration of the concept of “home.” The protagonist, Fern, who lost her husband, lives in a modified minibus (not a caravan) and travels to various locations to find work and earn a living. In Nels Anderson’s book Hobo: The Sociology of t