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Humanities - Spanish Meta-Art and Contemporary Cinema: Mirrors to the Unconscious

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Book Synopsis: Can cinema reveal its audience’s most subversive thinking? Do films have the potential to project their viewers’ innermost thoughts making them apparent on the screen? This book argues that cinema has precisely this power, to unveil to the spectator their own hidden thoughts. It examines case studies from various cultures in conversation with Spain, a country whose enduring masterpieces in self-reflexive or meta-art provide insight into the special dynamic between viewer and screen. Framed around critical readings of Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote, Diego Velázquez’ Las meninas and Luis Buñuel’s Un chien andalou, this book examines contemporary films by Víctor Erice, Carlos Saura, Bigas Luna, Alejandro Amenábar, Lucrecia Martel, Krzysztof Kieslowski, David Lynch, Pedro Almodóvar, Spike Jonze, Andrzej Zulawski, Fernando Pérez, Alfred Hitchcock, Wes Craven and David Cronenberg to illustrate how self-reflexivity in film unbridles the mental repression of film spectators. It proposes cinema as an uncanny duplication of the workings of the brain – a doppelgänger to human thought.

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Unlock the secrets of the subconscious with "Spanish Meta-Art and Contemporary Cinema: Mirrors to the Unconscious"! Dive deep into the realm of cinema where the screen becomes a reflection of your innermost thoughts. This captivating book explores the power of film to reveal hidden desires and fears, drawing parallels with timeless masterpieces from Spain. Discover how directors like Pedro Almodóvar and David Lynch use self-reflexivity to unleash the repressed minds of their audience.

Immerse yourself in a world of symbolic storytelling and visual metaphor as this book takes you on a journey through iconic works by artists such as Miguel de Cervantes, Diego Velázquez, and Luis Buñuel. Through critical analysis and compelling case studies, you'll gain a new perspective on the relationship between viewer and screen, witnessing cinema's ability to mirror the complexities of human thought.

Experience the uncanny resemblance between film and the workings of the mind as each page of this book unravels the enigmatic connection between art and psychology. Whether you're a film enthusiast, art lover, or simply curious about the mysteries of the unconscious, "Spanish Meta-Art and Contemporary Cinema" promises to enlighten and enthrall you with its profound insights.

Ready to embark on a transformative journey through the depths of cinematic expression? Explore the hidden realms of your subconscious and uncover the secrets of self-reflexivity in film with this groundbreaking book. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Spanish Meta-Art and Contemporary Cinema!

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