The Gaze - When The Film Looks Back At Us

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Exploring two different ways (the Real of the gaze and shocking scenes) the film can look back at us allowing for a uniquely disturbing viewing experience, common in Lars von Trier's films. Lacan's idea of the Real helps us understand the reason behind this.
For more on this I recommend:
• Todd McGowan - Looking for the Gaze: Lacanian Film Theory and Its Vicissitudes
• Rasmus Uglit - The Longing of the Lambs: The Lacanian Real in the Work of Lars von Trier
• Henriikka Huunan-Seppälä - The Lacanian Real in Lars von Trier's Antichrist

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@gloopny 5 ай бұрын

you explained this better than my film theory professor. THANK YOU

@gracefitzgerald2227 2 жыл бұрын

Duel is such a good movie. As soon as I started to watch this video, Funny Games came to mind. I watched it in the comfort of my home about 15 years ago and was so disturbed by the scenes but couldn’t pry my eyes away, and the movie looked back. I couldn’t imagine being in a crowded theater, I would’ve freaked out. Nice subject, and original.

@FeelingPhilosophical 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll definitely have to give Funny Games a watch. I've heard Michael Haneke films are meant to have that effect...

@FeelingPhilosophical 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I just finished watching it and what an unnerving and disturbing film... It certainly fits perfectly into the above with the Real of the gaze in our complete inability to ascribe any meaning behind the actions in the film, also the inversion through the film staring back at us causing great discomfort. So many times my heart filled with dread but I couldn't stop watching. Thank you for the recommendation!

@gracefitzgerald2227 2 жыл бұрын

@@FeelingPhilosophical I’m so happy you gave it a go. It’s certainly one of those movies that sticks with you, even 15 years later. I look forward to more of your content. It’s undeniable that you have a knack for exploring new territories even if it’s a little unorthodox. 😊