Author

Publication

2019 - Edinburgh University Press

Language

English

Word Count

56,000 words, Guess

Page Count

224 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139781474431712
  • ISBN-101474431712
  • Better World Books9781474431712
  • Open LibraryOL28907613M

Classifications

  • LCCPN1995.9.N55

Description

Through case studies of popular films, including Prometheus, The Dark Knight Rises, Dawn of the Dead and The Human Centipede, this book re-emphasises the constructive potential of cinematic nihilism. Exposing and illustrating how an ongoing engagement with nihilistic alienation may contribute to, rather than detract from, the value of life, Cinematic Nihilism both challenges and builds upon past scholarship that has scrutinised nihilism in the media, but which has generally over-emphasised its negative and destructive aspects. Case studies include Prometheus, The Dark Knight Rises, Dawn of the Dead and The Human Centipede.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Cinematic NihilismEdinburgh University Press2019

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