Political theory and film : from Adorno to Žižek

Political theory and film : from Adorno to Žižek / [edited by] Ian Fraser.

Critically examines how radical political theory and its application to film analysis can provide insight to the aesthetic self during political upheaval and conflict.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Fraser, Ian, 1962- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Rowman & Littlefield International, [2018]
Subjects:	Motion pictures > Political aspects. Politics in motion pictures. Aesthetics > Political aspects. PERFORMING ARTS > Reference. Aesthetics > Political aspects Motion pictures > Political aspects Politics in motion pictures
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Table of Contents:

Introduction / 1. Theodor Adorno: Charlie Chaplins <span style="font-style:italic;">Monsieur Verdoux / 2. Walter Benjamin: Ken Loachs <span style="font-style:italic;">Land and Freedom / 3. Ernst Bloch: Woody Allens <span style="font-style:italic;">Midnight in Paris / 4. Gilles Deleuze: Kleber Mendona Filhos <span style="font-style:italic;">Neighbouring Sounds / 5. Alain Badiou: Jia Zhangkes <span style="font-style:italic;">A Touch of Sin / 6. Jacques Rancire: Gavin Hoods <span style="font-style:italic;">Rendition / 7. Julia Kristeva: David Finchers <span style="font-style:italic;">Fight Club / 8. Slavoj Žižek: JC Chandor's <span style="font-style:italic;">Margin Call / 9. Cinema and the Aesthetic Self