Existentialism and Contemporary Cinema

A Beauvoirian Perspective

200 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Makes groundbreaking contribution to Beauvoir studies, applying the work of this innovative philosopher to contemporary screen culture Brings together international experts on Beauvoir and Cinema, who provide innovative existentialist readings of a variety of contemporary films from several continents International breadth of the volume demonstrates the extent to which "existential" themes transcend geographical location and historical time, continue to resonate with film directors in Europe and the USA and engage with enduring metaphysical questions about human existence Of interest to students who are coming to Beauvoir's work for the first time and to those who are seeking to read films within an existentialist perspective

• Themen: Kunst Darstellende Künste Film, Kino Filmgeschichte, Filmtheorie und Filmkritik
• ISBN: 9780857457295
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.09.2012
• Größe: 235 x 157 mm
• Verlag: Berghahn Books
• Herausgegeben von: Ursula Tidd, Jean-Pierre Boulé