Binding: Paperback
Description: Released in 1958, Vertigo is widely regarded as Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece and one of the greatest films of all time. This is the first book devoted to exploring the philosophical aspects of Vertigo. Following an introduction by the editor that places the film in context each chapter reflects upon Hitchcock's film from a philosophical perspective. Topics discussed include: memory loss memorialisation and creativity mimetic or representational art and art as magic the nature of romantic love gender sexual objectification and identity looking "the gaze" and voyeurism film and psychoanalysis fantasy illusion and reality the phenomenology of colour. Including annotated further reading at the end of each chapter this collection is essential reading for anyone interested in Vertigo and an ideal resource for students of film and philosophy.
Title: Vertigo
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415494472
Pages: 228 Pages
Publication Date: 12/6/2012
Series: Philosophers on Film
Category: Media Studies