Passionate Detachments: An Introduction to Feminist Film Theory

by Sue Thornham

Overview

Feminist film theory has a complex history of debate, both with external theoretical positions and among its own theorists. At the heart of the debate is the difficult relationship between woman as cinematic representation, real life women and the female theorist. Passionate detachment is the stance of the feminist engaged in a critical reading of the cinema, whether as film critic, as film-maker or as audience member.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780340652251
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Series:	A Hodder Arnold Publication
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.47(d)

About the Author

Sue Thornham is Professor of Media and Film Studies at the University of Sussex, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction: passionate detachments