- Žižek!
Infobox Film | name = Žižek!
director =Astra Taylor
starring =Slavoj Žižek
language = English
imdb_id = 0478338"Žižek!" (2005) is a
documentary film about theSlovenia n philosopher and psychoanalystSlavoj Žižek . It was directed by Astra Taylor.ynopsis [ [http://www.zizekthemovie.com/ Zizek! // Synopsis ] ]
"Žižek!" trails the thinker as he crisscrosses the globe, racing from New York City lecture halls, through the streets of
Buenos Aires , and even stopping at home inLjubljana , Slovenia. All the while Žižek obsessively reveals the invisible workings ofideology through his unique blend of Lacanian psychoanalysis,Marxism , and critique of pop culture. Never ceasing to observe the paradoxes that underpin our perception of reality, Žižek applies theory to everything over the course of the film, particularly his recurring themes -- ideology, belief, revolution, and love. But Žižek is also unafraid to turn his critical gaze on himself, astutely analyzing his private life for the camera and contemplating on his conflicted relationship to his growing celebrity.Erudite and outrageous, mixing innovative animations with uncensored interviews, "Žižek!" is both an unforgettable lesson in
philosophy and a compelling portrait of an intellectual maverick."Žižek!" is the second feature length project of the Documentary Campaign, a non-profit working to combine progressive politics with artistic film making, and was made in association with Hidden Driver Productions. Generous support was provided by the
Canada Council for the Arts . "Žižek!" premiered at the2005 Toronto International Film Festival and is distributed in North America byZeitgeist Films .References
ee also
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Slavoj Žižek "
*"Jacques Lacan "
*"The Pervert's Guide to Cinema "
*"The Reality of the Virtual "
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