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Płacząc po norwesku. Serial Skam jako opowieść transmedialna dla międzynarodowej publiczności
Crying in Norwegian. Skam as transmedia storytelling for international audiences

Author(s): Małgorzata Mączko
Subject(s): Media studies, Present Times (2010 - today), ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: Skam; transmedia storytelling; convergence culture; immersion;

Summary/Abstract: The article aims to analyse the phenomenon of a Norwegian Internet-TV show for teenage audiences, Skam (2015-2017). The transmedia storytelling used in this production resulted in unforeseen international acclaim, subsequently leading to the creation of local remakes of the series. The article will outline the main issues that the show has dealt with, as well as the immersion-building narrative solutions used by the creators. Moreover, it will discuss Skam’s reception by Norwegian and international audiences, and suggest potential directions for the future development of this format.

  • Issue Year: 28/2020
  • Issue No: 37
  • Page Range: 328-337
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish