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Life above the clouds : philosophy in the films of Terrence Malick by Steven DeLay (editor) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Life above the clouds : philosophy in the films of Terrence Malick about?
Leaving a promising career in academic philosophy to embark on a career in film, American director Terrence Malick has created cinematic works of art that are also deeply philosophical. His contribution to philosophy through a half century of filmmaking has become the focus of increasing scholarly attention. Inviting the reader along a journey of reflections at the intersection of film, art, and philosophy, Life Above the Clouds brings together an international team of contributors to present the most current and definitive statement of the filmmaker's work. Accessibly written and exploring films such as Badlands , Days of Heaven , The Thin Red Line , The New World , The Tree of Life , To the Wonder , Knight of Cups , Song to Song , and A Hidden Life , the nineteen essays herein will be of interest not only to scholars and students of philosophy, theology, film studies, and aesthetics, but also to anyone with a true love of film.
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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Steven DeLay (editor)
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781438492131
- Category
- nonfiction
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