The Pervert's Guide to Cinema
Documentary
A hilarious introduction, using as examples some of the best films ever made, to some of Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek's most exciting ideas on personal subjectivity, fantasy and reality, desire and sexuality.
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A mind-bending journey through film's subconscious. It's a provocative, witty, and often surreal dissection of desire and reality, using pop culture as its playground. Perfect for late-night contemplation.
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