CRITICAL THEORY AND FILM by Dr. Fabio Vighi ( 9781441111425 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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CRITICAL THEORY AND FILM

By:

Dr. Fabio Vighi

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1441111425

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CONTINUUM PUBLISHING CORPORATION

Pub. date:

5 July, 2012

Pages:

184

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This Critical Theory and Contemporary Society volume analyzes how cinema can help critical theory repoliticize culture and society. >

Synopsis:

Critical Theory and Film brings together critical theory and film to enhance the critical potential of both. The book focuses on the Frankfurt School, most notably the works of Adorno and Horkheimer, as well as associated thinkers.It seeks to demonstrate that cinema can help critical theory repoliticize culture and society and affirm the theoretical and political impact of cinematic knowledge. After discussing how the Frankfurt School saw cinema as an instrument of capitalism use to promote the cultural and political regimentation of the masses, Vighi then proceeds to demonstrate that critical theory can in fact suggest a different verdict on the progressive potential of cinema. Each chapter focuses on a key critical theory concept that is explained and redefined through film analysis to unravel the hidden presuppositions and most radical consequences of critical theory. A unique contribution to the literature, this volume in the Critical Theory and Contemporary Society series offer an innovative reading of film as a critical tool, drawing on the latest developments in Lacanian theory.

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black & white illustrations

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Continuum Publishing Corporation

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