Surrealism, Cinema, and the Search for a New Myth
This book examines post-war surrealist cinema in relation to surrealism’s change in direction towards myth and magic following World War II. Intermedial and interdisciplinary, the book unites cinema studies with art history and the study of Western esoter
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Surrealism, Cinema, and the Search for a New Myth
Kristoffer Noheden
Surrealism, Cinema, and the Search for a New Myth
Kristoffer Noheden Department of Media Studies Stockholm University Stockholm, Sweden
ISBN 978-3-319-55500-3 ISBN 978-3-319-55501-0 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-55501-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017936350 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover image: © Andrey_A/iStock/Getty Images Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Acknowledgements
This book is the result of a longstanding interest in surrealism and its sprawling history. Many people have contributed to its gestation. My colleagues at the Section for Cinema Studies, Stockholm University have provided a ceaselessly stimulating environment. I want to extend my warmest thanks to Astrid Söderbergh Widding and Malin Wahlberg for their indefatigable support. Maaret Koskinen and Trond Lundemo provided valuable insights at different stages of writing. Anne Bachmann and Nadi Tofighian read early drafts of the manuscript. Doron Galili, Ingrid Ryberg, and Annika Wik helped me think through many particularly pressing points. Outside the department, critical readings by Lars Gustaf Andersson and Patricia Allmer helped me refine many arguments. I am indebted to Henrik Bogdan for believing in the manuscript and aiding in its publication. Daniel Brodén has been one of my most trustworthy readers throughout the years. Niklas Nenzén has helped me navigate through the terrain of surrealism, occultism, and myth. Conversations and collaborations with Mattias Forshage have advanced my understanding of surr
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