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Cinema, Transgenesis, and History in The Skin I Live In.

Authors :
Marcantonio, Carla
Source :
Social Text; Mar2015, Vol. 33 Issue 1 122, p49-70, 22p, 5 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article analyzes the film "The Skin I Live In," by Pedro Almodóvar and starring Antonio Banderas and Elena Anaya. Particular focus is given to the meaning of biotechnology and biopolitics in human beings. Also mentioned are the topics on transsexuality, the impacts of violence to people, and the advantages and disadvantages of the scientific and technological advances.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01642472
Volume :
33
Issue :
1 122
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Social Text
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101326642
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1215/01642472-2831868