Deleuze and Lola Montes

Gilles Deleuze is a widely referenced theorist of cinema, but his thoughts remain mysterious to many students and scholars. Deleuze and Lola Montès provides a detailed explication of his writings on film, and Rushton interprets Max Ophulss classic film Lola Montès as an example of how Deleuzian film theory can function in the practice of film interpretation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Gilles Deleuze, a highly influential figure in cinema theory, has left a profound mark on the field, yet many aspects of his thought remain enigmatic to students and scholars alike. Despite his widespread recognition, the fundamental pillars of Deleuze's philosophy remain shrouded in mystery. In this comprehensive exploration, Deleuze and Lola Montès, a leading scholar in Deleuze's work, delve into the intricacies of Gilles Deleuze's writings on film. Drawing from his seminal books, Cinema 1: The Movement-Image (1983) and Cinema 2: The Time-Image (1985), Deleuze and Lola Montès offer a detailed interpretation of Deleuze's ideas, shedding light on their profound implications for understanding cinema.

To further illustrate the practical application of Deleuzeian film theory, Rushton provides an insightful interpretation of Max Ophüls's classic film Lola Montès. By examining the film through the lens of Deleuze's philosophy, Rushton demonstrates how Deleuzeian concepts can be employed to analyze and interpret cinematic images, offering a fresh perspective on the art form.

Through their comprehensive analysis and interpretation, Deleuze and Lola Montès provide a valuable resource for students and scholars seeking to deepen their understanding of cinema and Deleuze's thought. This book offers a comprehensive guide to Deleuze's writings on film, facilitating a deeper exploration of the complex and multifaceted world of cinematic expression.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 134 x 211 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501345760