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The Pervert's Guide to Cinema

The Pervert's Guide to Cinema

Documentary • 2006 • 2 hr 31 min
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7.4
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7.7

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.

Starring

Slavoj Žižek, Alfred Hitchcock

Directed By

Sophie Fiennes

Written By

Slavoj Žižek

Attributes

ComplexWatch By Myself

Genre

Documentary

Release Date

January 16, 2009

User Reviews

Jovan Petrović
Jovan Petrović
Although I am not a fan of psychoanalis it is still a nice insight into some of the most famous films ever
Matilde
Matilde
got me glued to the screen,I love this type of exemplified analysis, also it contains a lot of movies I've loved but never quitegrasped 100%
Mani Nesan
Mani Nesan
It's lonnnnnng but good, worth watching any movie enthusiasts
Misha
Misha
Come on, it’s Zizek deconstructing your favorite films, it’s a must. You won’t be able to look at movies the same after watching this
Paul Fiore
Paul Fiore
Unlocking the secrets to why we love to watch
Samuel
Samuel
Refreshing insights into some of the most memorable movies of all time. Zizek's charisma is undeniable.
Antonio
Antonio
Amazing and deep details about the movies
Jose Díaz
Jose Díaz
A must-see for all Zizek and cinema lovers.
Dāvis
Dāvis
Doesn’t matter if you agree with Žižak’s analysis, it is still very entertaining. Production alone is worth the watch.
Magnus Kont
Magnus Kont
Slavoj Zizek's commentaries on famous movies make you rethink how to read between the lines.

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31 (9%)
166 (47%)
135 (38%)
7.4 – Based on 356 ratings
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The Pervert's Guide to Cinema
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema
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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Cast & Crew

Sophie Fiennes
Sophie
Fiennes
Slavoj Žižek
Slavoj
Žižek
Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred
Hitchcock
Slavoj Žižek
Slavoj
Žižek

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