Mimetic Theory and Film - 9781501367663

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Explore the intersection of mimetic theory and cinema with "Mimetic Theory and Film." This collection of essays delves into René Girard's influential theories and their application to filmmaking, testing the concept of "vérité filmique" and addressing the question of a "Girardian aesthetics" in film. Through detailed analyses of various films, contributors explore how mimetic theory can offer new insights into cinematic language and human representation. Key Features: * Examines the applicability of René Girard's mimetic theory to film. * Investigates the concept of "vérité filmique" (film truth). * Addresses the development of a "Girardian aesthetics" for cinema. * Features analyses of specific films to test theoretical concepts. This paperback edition provides a comprehensive exploration for scholars and enthusiasts of literary theory, film studies, and philosophy. Summary: Mimetic Theory and Film, Paperback, 224 pages, English edition by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, featuring contributions from Paolo Diego Bubbio and Chris Fleming.