Woman in Lars von Trier’s Cinema, 1996–2014

Woman in Lars von Trier’s Cinema, 1996–2014
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 217
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ISBN-10 : 9783319406398
ISBN-13 : 3319406396
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Book Synopsis Woman in Lars von Trier’s Cinema, 1996–2014 by : Ahmed Elbeshlawy

Download or read book Woman in Lars von Trier’s Cinema, 1996–2014 written by Ahmed Elbeshlawy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the figure of Woman in Lars von Trier’s distinctive cinematic productions from 1996 to 2014. It takes the notorious legacy of violence against women in von Trier’s cinema beyond the perceived gender division, elevating the director’s image above being a mere provocateur. By raising fundamental questions about woman, sexuality, and desire, Elbeshlawy shows that Trier’s cinematic Woman is an attempt at creating an image of a genderless subject that is not inhibited by the confines of ideology and culture. But this attempt is perennially ill-fated. And it is this failure that not only fosters viewing enjoyment but also gives the films their political importance, elevating them above both commendations and condemnations of feminist discourse.


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