Cinema-Journal of Philosophy and the Moving Image
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating Cinema through Philosophical Inquiry.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cinematic Representation of Cultural Trauma:
The journal focuses on how cinema portrays cultural trauma, especially in the context of contemporary socio-political issues, with a strong emphasis on Ukrainian cinema and its narratives of resistance and resilience. - Philosophical Engagement with Film:
Papers often explore philosophical themes through the lens of cinema, analyzing films in relation to existential questions, ethics, and the human condition. - National Identity and Cultural Mobilization:
The journal emphasizes the role of cinema in shaping and reflecting national identity, particularly in times of crisis, showcasing how film can mobilize cultural narratives. - Ecocritical and Decolonial Perspectives:
There is a growing interest in ecocritical approaches and decolonial perspectives within cinema studies, analyzing how films engage with ecological issues and challenge dominant narratives. - Gender and Representation:
The journal addresses gender dynamics within cinema, particularly through the exploration of women's roles and representations in film narratives, especially in wartime contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Cinematic Responses to War and Trauma:
There is a notable increase in studies addressing how cinema responds to war, particularly in the context of the Ukrainian conflict, highlighting themes of resistance and cultural memory. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Film:
Emerging works are increasingly drawing from various disciplines, such as ecocriticism and philosophy, to provide multifaceted analyses of films, indicating a trend towards interdisciplinary scholarship. - Exploration of Identity and Belonging:
Recent papers emphasize the construction of identity within cinema, particularly how films negotiate themes of national identity, cultural resilience, and personal belonging in times of upheaval. - Philosophical Inquiry into Emotion and Experience:
There is a growing trend in exploring emotional engagement and the philosophical implications of cinematic experiences, suggesting a deeper investigation into how films evoke empathy and reflect human conditions. - Sustainable and Ecological Cinema:
The rise of ecocritical perspectives indicates an emerging interest in how cinema can address ecological issues and offer critiques of modernity, reflecting broader societal concerns about sustainability.
Declining or Waning
- Classical Film Studies:
There seems to be a waning interest in traditional analyses of classic cinema, such as silent films or conventional narrative structures, as the focus shifts toward contemporary and culturally relevant cinema. - Humor and Comedy in Film:
The exploration of humor and sketch comedy in cinema has seen a decrease, indicating a potential shift away from light-hearted analyses towards more serious philosophical and cultural critiques. - Post-Cinematic Theory:
While once a prominent theme, discussions specifically focused on post-cinematic theory have become less frequent, suggesting a move toward more integrated analyses that combine various cinematic forms.
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