Bruns, John

Hitchcock's People, Places, and Things

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ISBN 13:: 9780810139954
author:: Bruns, John
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Northwestern University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 232
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:: New
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Alfred Hitchcock's films are often associated with people, but what about places and things? This thought-provoking book argues that Hitchcock was just as interested in exploring these aspects of his work. Drawing on the ideas of Bruno Latour, John Bruns examines the complex relationships between human and nonhuman elements in Hitchcock's films. Through close readings of well-known films like Psycho and The Birds, as well as lesser-discussed titles like I Confess and Family Plot, Bruns reveals new insights into the network of relations that make up the Hitchcock landscape. This book offers a fresh critical perspective on Hitchcock's work, with frequent "mental shake-ups" that will challenge your understanding of his films. By exploring the ways in which places are made uncanny by things and vice versa, Bruns brings new perspectives to light. With its unique approach and engaging analysis, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Hitchcock's films and their enduring influence on cinema.

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