Film and Domestic Space: Architectures, Representations, Dispositif

Film and media studies have explored social space, but domestic space in film has been understudied. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of domestic space in cinema, using a two-fold approach that combines representation and dispositif. It examines the home as an architecture, the place that embodies family history, gender and generational struggle, and the first site of power manifestations. The chapters explore the complexities and richness of domesticity and dwelling in relation to moving images.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2020
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Film and media studies have extensively explored various aspects of social space, but domestic space in film has received limited attention. This book aims to address this gap by employing a comprehensive range of theoretical frameworks and conducting case studies of renowned directors such as Chantal Akerman, Agns Varda, Claire Denis, Todd Haynes, Amos Gitai, Martin Ritt, John Ford, Ila Bka, and Louise Lemoine. By adopting a novel two-pronged approach that combines representation and dispositif, the home is examined as an architectural entity, a repository of family history, a battleground of gender and generational conflicts, and a locus of power dynamics. Each chapter contributes to the exploration and unpacking of the complexities surrounding the notion of domesticity and dwelling, shedding light on their intriguing relationship with moving images.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 161 x 240 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474428927