Role of cinema in developing the personality of a modern journalist

The article analyzes the problems of educating the personality of a journalist through the means of cinema in current conditions. This is due to the growing infl uence of cinema and the media on society, the educational and awareness-raising potential of cinema, and the decisive role of the media in shaping public discourse, opinions, and values. In the modern world, cinema has gone beyond mere entertainment and become a powerful means of education and enlightenment. With its unique ability to combine art, technology, and storytelling, cinema offers a universal language that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries. It serves as a mirror to society, reflecting its virtues, vices, dreams, and reality.