Film as an Expression of Spirituality

Film as an Expression of Spirituality
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Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9781527550858
ISBN-13 : 1527550850
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Book Synopsis Film as an Expression of Spirituality by : Kenneth R. Morefield

Download or read book Film as an Expression of Spirituality written by Kenneth R. Morefield and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a film ‘spiritually significant’? These twelve essays explore the religious, political, social, and psychological importance of films on the Arts & Faith Top 100 list of spiritually significant films. The anthology features close readings and analyses of films by Dreyer, Antonioni, Pasolini, Kubrick, Scorsese, Schrader, Miyazaki, and others. It provides both important contributions to the understanding of canonical directors and a foundational introduction for those seeking to understand film as one expression of human spirituality.


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