The Queer Greek Weird Wave: Ethics, Politics and the Crisis of Meaning by Marios

Description: The Queer Greek Weird Wave by Marios Psaras Drawing on a wide range of methodological approaches from queer theory, film theory, ethical philosophy and psychoanalysis, this volume sheds light on the way the Greek Weird Wave challenges, deconstructs and re-imagines traditional notions of Greekness, the Greek nation and the Greek patriarchal family. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Cinema might not be able to help heal a broken nation but it can definitely help revisit a nations past, reframe its present and re-imagine its future. This is the first book-length study on what has become an internationally acclaimed strand in contemporary Greek cinema. Psaras examines how this particular trend can be thought of as an integral aesthetic response to the infamous Greek crisis, illuminating its fundamental ideological aspects by means of a queer critique of national politics. Drawing on a wide range of methodological approaches from queer theory, film theory, ethical philosophy and psychoanalysis, this volume sheds light on the way the Greek Weird Wave challenges, deconstructs and re-imagines traditional notions of Greekness, the Greek nation and the Greek patriarchal family. This is achieved through close textual analysis of the subversive thematics and idiosyncratic forms of six films made by some of the best-known and most celebrated contemporary Greek directors including Dogtooth (2009) and Alps (2011) by Yorgos Lanthimos, Strella (2009) by Panos H. Koutras, and Attenberg (2010) by Athina-Rachel Tsangaris. Back Cover Bold, original and theoretically informed, this is an insightful and provocative study of the weird wave phenomenon in Greek cinema. Psaras explores the ways in which the films queer sensibility radically challenges the foundations of the national imaginary at times of deep socio-political transformation and crisis. The first book-length study on the topic, this is a very welcome addition to the growing literature on contemporary Greek cinema, and a must for those interested in philosophical queer film studies. - Dr Lydia Papadimitriou, Liverpool John Moores University, UK Cinema might not be able to help heal a broken nation but it can definitely help revisit a nations past, reframe its present and re-imagine its future. This is the first book-length study on what has become an internationally acclaimed strand in contemporary Greek cinema. Psaras examines how the particular trend can be thought of as an integral aesthetic response to the infamous Greek crisis, illuminating its fundamental ideological aspects by means of a queer critique of national politics. Drawing on a wide range of methodological approaches from queer theory, film theory, ethical philosophy and psychoanalysis, this volume sheds light on the way the Greek Weird Wave challenges, deconstructs and re-imagines traditional notions of Greekness, the Greek nation and the Greek patriarchal family. This is achieved through close textual analysis of the subversive thematics and idiosyncratic forms of six films made by some of the best-known and most celebrated contemporary Greek directors including Dogtooth (2009) and Alps (2011) by Yorgos Lanthimos, Strella (2009) by Panos H. Koutras, and Attenberg (2010) by Athina-Rachel Tsangaris. Author Biography Dr Marios Psaras is an independent film scholar and filmmaker. He has taught film theory at Kings College London and Queen Mary University of London and has published on contemporary Greek and French queer cinema. His current research interests include new media and ethics. Psaras has also worked as a film curator, as well as in the radio, television and the theatre. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION: The Meaning of the Crisis or the Crisis of Meaning.- 1. Hardcore: of the Death Drive.- 2. Dogtooth: of Narrativity.- 3. Strella/ A Womans Way: of Queer Utopias.- 4. Attenberg: of (Dis-)Orientation.- 5. Alps: of Hauntology.- 6. Boy Eating the Birds Food: of Response-ability.-EPILOGUE. Feature Uses cinema to illuminate ideological aspects of the infamous Greek crisis In-depth study of the the Greek Weird Wave Features close textual analysis of Dogtooth, Alps, Strella and Attenberg Details ISBN3319820753 Author Marios Psaras Year 2018 ISBN-10 3319820753 ISBN-13 9783319820750 Format Paperback Subtitle Ethics, Politics and the Crisis of Meaning DEWEY 170 Pages 232 Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Publication Date 2018-06-23 Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Short Title The Queer Greek Weird Wave Language English UK Release Date 2018-06-23 Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 Alternative 9783319403090 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 36 Illustrations, color; XII, 232 p. 36 illus. in color. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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