Symbolism of Color in Cinema

The purpose of the research is to analyze the perception of color by the viewer and to establish the role of the color score in the structure of the film, to determine the symbolism of the main colors in the fabric of the film. To achieve this goal, the following tasks are outlined: to establish the role of color in building the character and image of the character; to prove the importance of the ability to build and harmoniously organize the color scheme in the use of a monochromatic color system; to consider the role of color and its symbolism on specific examples. The research methodology consists of the application of the following methods: theoretical – for the analysis of films, and informative sources; generalization of the different colors’ influence on the general association of perception, the formation of subjective perception of scenes with the dominance of a certain color from the chromatic range; structural and functional, which consists in the isolation of color as a separate element from the integral fabric of the film and determining its function in the construction of characters, creating dramatic tension, etc. The scientific novelty is that the role of certain colors is analyzed in the example of modern projects, and a detailed analysis of the selection of colors depending on certain tasks in various scenes is carried out; with the help of theoretical analysis, the factors that influence the general impression of the viewer are determined. Thus, work was carried out on the collection and systematization of theoretical material on the topic and an attempt was made to apply theoretical concepts in practice. Conclusions. In the course of the article, we have analyzed the ambiguity of colors, the use of color combinations with sound, with other colors of the chromatic range. The role of color in conveying symbolism, associations, and the significance of changes in perception has been determined by analyzing films.