Jacques Lacan and Cinema

Explore the intriguing intersection of psychoanalysis and cinema in Jacques Lacan and Cinema by Pietro Bianchi. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2017, this enlightening paperback spans 208 pages and offers an exhaustive overview of Lacan's theories on the visual. Bianchi skillfully confronts Lacanian ideas with the perspectives of notable cinematic thinkers such as Eisenstein, Straub-Huillet, Deleuze, and Rancière. This thought-provoking work invites readers to delve into the counterintuitive approaches of Lacanian psychoanalysis regarding vision, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the psychological dimensions of film. Whether you are a student, scholar, or cinephile, this book will enrich your understanding of how Lacanian theory can illuminate the complexities of cinematic experience.