Title
Lacan and Contemporary Film (Contemporary Theory),New
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
This unique volume collects a series of essays that link new developments in Lacanian psychoanalytic theory and recent trends in contemporary cinema. Though Lacanian theory has long had a privileged place in the analysis of film, film theory has tended to ignore some of Lacan's most important ideas. As a result, Lacanian film theory has never properly integrated the disruptive and troubling aspects of the filmic experience that result from the encounter with the Real that this experience makes possible. Many contemporary theorists emphasize the importance of the encounter with the Real in Lacan's thought, but rarely in discussions of film. By bringing the encounter with the Real into the dialogue of film theory, the contributors to this volume present a new version of Lacan to the world of film studies.These essays bring this rediscovered Lacan to bear on contemporary cinema through analysis of a wide variety of films, including Memento, Eyes Wide Shut, Breaking the Waves, and Fight Club. The films discussed here demand a turn to Lacanian theory because they emphasize the disruptive role of the Real and of jouissance in the experience of the human subject. There is a growing number of films in contemporary cinema that speak to film's power to challenge and disturb the complacency of spectators, and the essays in Lacan and Contemporary Film analyze some of these films and bring their power to light.Because of its dual focus on developments in Lacanian theory and in contemporary film, this collection serves as both an accessible introduction to current Lacanian film theory and an introduction to the study of contemporary cinema. Each essay provides an accessible, jargonfree analysis of one or more important films, and at the same time, each explains and utilizes key concepts of Lacanian theory. The collection stages an encounter between Lacanian theory and contemporary cinema, and the result is the enrichment of both.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is 'Lacan and Contemporary Film' about? A: This book explores the intersection of Lacanian psychoanalytic theory and contemporary cinema, presenting essays that analyze various films through the lens of Lacanian concepts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Lacan and Contemporary Film' is Todd McGowan.
- Q: What types of films are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses a variety of films, including 'Memento', 'Eyes Wide Shut', 'Breaking the Waves', and 'Fight Club', focusing on their connection to Lacanian theory.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Lacanian film theory? A: Yes, the collection serves as an accessible introduction to Lacanian film theory, providing clear analyses without excessive jargon.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Lacan and Contemporary Film'? A: The book was published on February 17, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the item condition of 'Lacan and Contemporary Film'? A: The item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Performing Arts.
- Q: Can I find key concepts of Lacanian theory in this book? A: Yes, each essay explains and utilizes key concepts of Lacanian theory alongside the film analyses.