Vertigo

<p>Released in 1958 <i>Vertigo</i> is widely regarded as Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece and one of the greatest films of all time. This is the first book devoted to exploring the philosophical aspects of <i>Vertigo</i>. Following an introduction by the editor that places the film in context each chapter reflects upon Hitchcock’s film<i> </i>from a philosophical perspective. Topics discussed include:</p><ul> <ul> </ul> <li>memory loss memorialisation and creativity</li> <li>mimetic or representational art and art as magic</li> <li>the nature of romantic love</li> <li>gender sexual objectification and identity</li> <li>looking the gaze and voyeurism</li> <li>film and psychoanalysis</li> <li>fantasy illusion and reality</li> <li>the phenomenology of colour.</li> </ul><p>Including annotated further reading at the end of each chapter this collection is essential reading for anyone interested in <em>Vertigo</em> and an ideal resource for students of film and philosophy.</p>