Lacan and Contemporary Film (Contemporary Theory)

Lacan and Contemporary Film brings together a series of essays that explore the intersection of Lacanian psychoanalytic theory and recent trends in contemporary cinema. This unique volume sheds new light on the ways in which film can challenge and disturb our complacency, and how it can be used to understand the human subject. By analyzing a range of films, including Memento, Eyes Wide Shut, Breaking the Waves, and Fight Club, the contributors to this volume present a fresh perspective on the power of film to engage with the complexities of the human experience. The films discussed here are characterized by their emphasis on the disruptive role of the Real and of jouissance in the experience of the human subject. This volume offers a new approach to film theory, one that is grounded in the latest developments in Lacanian psychoanalytic thought. As a result, it provides an accessible introduction to current Lacanian film theory, while also offering insights into the study of contemporary cinema. By exploring the relationship between film and psychoanalytic theory, this volume provides a unique perspective on the ways in which film can be used to understand the human subject. With its dual focus on developments in Lacanian theory and in contemporary film, Lacan and Contemporary Film is an essential resource for anyone interested in film studies, psychoanalysis, or contemporary culture.