Hermeneutics of the Film World

Discusses the relationship between film hermeneutics and the concept of the film world
Shows that Ricur's hermeneutic methodology has the potential to provide a valuable resource for film studies
Uses case studies to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method

Auteur

Alberto Baracco earned a PhD in film studies from Kingston University (London, UK) and conducts research on film philosophy and film ecocriticism at University of Turin (Italy

Contenu
Introduction.- 1. Film and Philosophy.- 2. Phenomenology of Film.- 3. Film Worlds.- 4. Hermeneutics of Film.- 5. Film Hermeneutic Method.- 6. Case Studies.- 7. Manhattan: The Film World as Identity.- 8. The King of Comedy: The film World as Representation.- 9. Pretty Woman: The Film World as Dream.- Conclusion. <p