Roseblade, Harry
Zizek, S: Lacrimae rerum
- ISBN 13:
- 9788499922546
- author:
- Roseblade, Harry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Editorial Debate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 316
- Dimensions:
- 17.9 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The cinema has long been considered one of the most important mass media forms. From its early beginnings in the Grand Café des Capucines of Paris over a century ago to the large Hollywood productions that dominate modern screens, film has been both technique and industry, entertainment and a vehicle for expressing ideas and emotions. Slavoj Zizek, a philosopher and psychoanalyst with a deep understanding of cinema, explores the work of renowned directors through his critical imagination. He examines the key themes and motivations behind their films, from the challenges of remaking Hitchcock's classics to the pessimism in Kieslowski's work and the exploration of the human condition in Tarkovski and Lynch's films. Through his analysis, Zizek offers a unique perspective on cinema as a medium for artistic expression and social commentary. His insights will be of interest to film enthusiasts and anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the art form.
Related Products
Related Products
Zizek Responds!
Finkelde, Dominik
Zizek's Jokes
Zizek, Slavoj
Der Rerum Natura I
Carus, Titus Lucretius
The Subtle Lines of Truth: Rerum Initium
Maggi, Simone
Petrarch: The Canzoniere, or Rerum Vulgarium Fragmenta
Petrarca, Francesco