Wednesday July 19, 2023
This innovative book arises as part of the project the restless spectator, a pedagogical branch of Reticular films, which includes a podcast, articles and an online course. The ten articles that make up the work are the result of research over several years, in which the author establishes a dialogue between cinema and philosophy. The fundamental premise of this proposal is that films are an expression of the way we think and live, and studying them allows us to understand how we perceive our environment.
The text immerses itself in the analysis of psychological and bonding phenomena present in films and series, which translates into an aesthetic exploration of cinematographic art together with the investigation of the psychic and experiential processes of the human being. the restless spectator invites us to reflect on the way we relate to movies and how this reflects our connection to life itself. Why are we attracted to the cinema to catch us? What does it mean to identify with the heroes of the screen? Is submerging imply stilling? Cinema and philosophy are intertwined to explore the process of perceptive emancipation, freeing us from the “ego’s aesthetics” and allowing the development of our sensitivity and intelligence.
The book offers a fascinating perspective on how cinema influences our perceptual culture, and at the same time, how it can be a powerful tool to liberate our ways of living and experiencing the world. It invites the reader to examine their ways of looking, discover fixations and explore concerns. It is argued that talking about cinema is, ultimately, talking about life as an aesthetic process in constant evolution. The goal is not to stop enjoying movies, but to enjoy them in more diverse and enriching ways.
With the publication of The restless spectator (cinema, philosophy and perceptual emancipation)Jada Sirkin expands the scope of her work and offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of cinema and philosophy, with the purpose of freeing our perception and enriching our life experience.
2023-07-19 22:14:28
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