The Secret Life of Movies

Schizophrenic and Shamanic Journeys in American Cinema

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by Jason Horsley

Type: Studies
Subject: Countries > United States
Keywords: United States, psychiatry, sociology
Publishing date: 2009
Publisher: McFarland & Co
Language: English

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Paperback • 299 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-4423-6

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Book Presentation:
Film blurs the line between myth and reality better than any other artistic medium, one could argue. Using movies to explore the unconscious realms of society in order to reach a better understanding of what drives it, this book examines filmmakers and films that center on schizophrenic themes of alienation, paranoia, breakdown, fantasy, dreams, dementia and violence, and that address—as entertainment—the schizophrenic experience. The loss of individual identity as reflected in the films is investigated, as well as the shamanic potential inherent in the broader theme.

About the Author:
A longtime film reviewer, Jason Horsley’s other writings include a novel, screenplays and several nonfiction books about modern cinema. His filmmaking projects include The God Game, Beauty Fool and Being the One. A native of England, he currently lives in Canada.

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