Modes of the Tragic in Spanish Cinema

This book explores how expressions of the tragic in Spanish cinema persist and permeate many cultural works, particularly films. It examines the inscrutability and indolence of the gods, the mutability of fortune, the recurrent narratives of fall and redemption, the unavoidable clash between ethical forces, the tension between free will and fate, the violent resolution of conflicts, and the overwhelming feelings of guilt that haunt the tragic heroine/hero. These aspects respond to universal queries about human suffering and death.

Format: Hardback
Length: 223 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book delves into the profound expressions of tragedy in Spanish cinema, exploring its rich tapestry of cinematic expressions. Its central premise asserts that elements from the classical and modern tragic traditions persist and permeate numerous cultural works created in Spain, particularly the films that serve as the focal point of this scholarly study. Within the realm of Spanish cinema, one finds a profound exploration of the enigmatic and lethargic nature of the gods, the ever-changing tides of fortune, the recurring narratives of downfall and redemption, the inevitable clash between ethical forces, the tension between free will and fate, the violent resolution of both internal and external conflicts, and the haunting feelings of guilt that plague the tragic heroine or hero. These consistent aspects traverse the cinematic landscape of Spain as a response to universal queries about human suffering and death, creating a profound and enduring exploration of the human condition.

Weight: 437g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031193248
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023