Philosophical Perspective on Cinema
Abstract
The main premise of Philosophical Perspective on Cinema is simple: Can a visual medium such as cinema put in greater perspective diverse aspects of human experience? Films are usually sorted by genres, but by applying metaphysical/existential categories to cinema, the author enables readers to reflect on the nature and essence of existence by making life appear less transparent to itself. Undoubtedly, the connection between sensual reality and philosophical reflection is often glossed over when the emphasis is placed on theoretical abstractions, and not life itself. While this work is a reflection on the philosophy of existence, the author embraces a practical approach to the metaphysical/existential foundation of human existence.
Schlagworte
Phenomenology and Cinema Philosophy of Cinema Philosophy of Existence Existential Philosophy French New Wave Continental Philosophy Metaphysics and Cinema- Kapitel Ausklappen | EinklappenSeiten
- i–xvi Preface i–xvi
- 1–10 2001 1–10
- 11–24 Andrei Tarkovsky 11–24
- 25–38 Fahrenheit 451 25–38
- 39–48 Citizen Kane 39–48
- 83–94 Seven Thieves 83–94
- 123–134 Jacques Tati 123–134
- 135–136 Conclusion 135–136
- 137–144 Appendix 137–144
- 145–156 Films Cited 145–156
- 157–160 Bibliography 157–160
- 161–164 Index 161–164
- 165–166 About the Author 165–166