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Hands on Film: Actants, Aesthetics, Affects

Hands on Film: Actants, Aesthetics, Affects

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Hands on Film explores the representations and uses of the human limb in cinema, examining how filmmakers have framed the hand for various effects and characterisation. It offers insights into the meaning of films and proposes ways in which its on-screen appearances can shed light on our sentience, culture, and creativity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2022
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press


Hands on Film is a comprehensive exploration of the representations and on-screen uses of the human limb throughout the history of cinema. It delves into how filmmakers have employed the hand to achieve various effects, ranging from stylistic to thematic, and how it has contributed to characterisation and narrative development. By focusing on this anatomical part, the book offers valuable insights into how films have conveyed meaning and proposes various ways in which its on-screen appearances can shed light on our sentience, culture, and creativity as sentient beings in the world.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463727716

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