Experiments in Film and Philosophy

Christopher Falzon's book Experiments in Film and Philosophy explores how film can be understood as philosophy, using the work of Michel Foucault to show how it can challenge viewers' way of thinking and provide experiences that make them think differently. It examines three films in the light of this new perspective, including Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless, Rubin Ötlund's Force Majeure, and Jonathon Glazer's Under the Skin.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In his book, Christopher Falzon presents a groundbreaking perspective on film as philosophy. Drawing inspiration from the works of Michel Foucault, Falzon demonstrates how a motion picture can transcend its role as a mere thought experiment and emerge as a profound form of experience-centered, experimental reflection. The inherent ability of films to challenge viewers' perspectives, offering them transformative experiences that prompt them to think differently, grants them the esteemed status of philosophy.

Through these cinematic encounters, films have the power to interrogate and question not only cultural norms and presuppositions but also cinematic conventions and even established philosophical positions. The Experiments in Film and Philosophy delves into three films, namely Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless, Rubin Ötlund's Force Majeure, and Jonathon Glazer's Under the Skin, in the context of this innovative approach to philosophy and film. This book will captivate advanced students and scholars engaged in the ongoing discussions surrounding the intricate relationship between film and philosophy.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032075822