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Suffering as a Form of Pleasure: An Exploration of Black Humor in Un Chien Andalou.

Authors :
Cox, Jordan
Source :
Film Matters; Winter2014, Vol. 5 Issue 3, p14-18, 5p, 7 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses about surrealist movement which starts in the early 90's by Andre Breton and Phillipe Soupault, with the aim to "resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality". The article also focuses on the use of black humor in one of the earliest and most important surrealist cinema, Un Chim Andalou by elaborating the segments that produces black humor.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20421869
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Film Matters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108896170
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1386/fm.5.3.14_1