bokomslag The Films of Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Konst & kultur

The Films of Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Anik Sarkar Jayjit Sarkar

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  • 296 sidor
  • 2024
Delving into Apichatpong Weerasethakuls films, this book uncovers a plethora of conceptual paradigms. Apichatpong's films frequently utilize rural Thailand as a backdrop, showcasing daily life, interactions, rituals, and customs, all infused with a Southeast Asian essence. This utilization of local imagery provides a national quality to his works, allowing a global audience to explore both urban and rural aspects of Thai society, along with discourses on history, culture, politics, and practices. Beyond the surface, the films also address universal and intricate themes, transcending cultural boundaries. The book delves into a range of lesser-explored aspects regarding the films and filmmaking of Apichatpong, developing fresh perspectives on the representation of nonhumans, hybrid forms, transmedia plot, technique, production among others. With meticulous analyses of his key works this interdisciplinary study unveils the threads that bind Apichatpongs creative practice, innovative techniques, and philosophical insights. An essential read for cinephiles, scholars, and seekers of cinematic depth, this book uncovers the vibrant tapestry of meaning within Apichatpongs enigmatic film-worlds.
  • Författare: Anik Sarkar, Jayjit Sarkar
  • Format: Inbunden
  • ISBN: 9781837645138
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 296
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2024-02-02
  • Förlag: Liverpool University Press