JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ari Aster and Joaquin Phoenix (Reluctantly) Help Break Down the Meaning of Beau Is Afraid.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 2 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McCluskey, Megan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the divisive reception of Ari Aster's film *Beau Is Afraid*, a three-hour surrealist black comedy featuring Joaquin Phoenix as Beau, a paranoid man on a chaotic journey to visit his mother. The film explores themes of guilt, shame, and complex familial relationships, particularly between Beau and his overbearing mother, Mona. Aster describes the film as a blend of various literary influences, including Kafka and Greek tragedies, while also incorporating dark humor and chaotic imagery reflective of Beau's psychological state. The narrative raises questions about reality and perception, leaving viewers to interpret the nature of Beau's experiences and his relationship with his mother. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/04, p2
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163247387
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