Foucault at the Movies

Michel Foucault's work on film offers valuable insights into his thought and the power of his unique vision. Foucault at the Movies brings together his commentary on film, contemporary analysis, and discussions with film critics and directors, situating his work in the context of his broader work and historical and philosophical framework. The book includes film reviews, interviews, and dialogues, reflecting on the relationship of film to history, the body, power, politics, knowledge, sexuality, aesthetics, and institutions of internment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 21 August 2018
Publisher: Columbia University Press

Michel Foucault's work on film, while not extensive, is a compelling testament to the power of his unique vision when applied to the medium. Through his insightful analysis, Foucault offers valuable insights into various aspects of his thought, expanding our understanding of his intellectual framework.

Foucault at the Movies is a comprehensive collection of Foucault's commentary on film, including previously unpublished English translations. It is accompanied by critical analysis and further extensions of his work, providing a comprehensive understanding of his thoughts on the subject.

Patrice Maniglier and Dork Zabunyan, in their introduction, situate Foucault's writings on film within the broader context of his entire oeuvre and within a historical and philosophical framework. They explore how Foucault's ideas have influenced both film critics and directors, showcasing the surprising ways in which his work has resonated within the field. The book also includes film reviews and discussions by Foucault, as well as his interviews with renowned film magazines such as Cahiers du cinéma and other journals.

In addition to his written contributions, Foucault engages in dialogues with prominent figures in the film industry, including feminist writer Hélène Cixous and directors Werner Schroeter and René Féret. These conversations further shed light on the relationship between film, history, the body, power, politics, knowledge, sexuality, aesthetics, and institutions of internment.

Foucault at the Movies presents Foucault's writings on film in a single volume, making them accessible to an English-speaking audience. The book offers detailed and up-to-date commentary, inviting readers to engage with Foucault's insights through a cinematic lens. By exploring the intersection of film and his philosophical ideas, Foucault at the Movies encourages us to re-examine our understanding of the medium and its impact on society.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 142 x 216 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780231167079