JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Abortive Superman : Übermensch as monster in the work of Panos Cosmatos.

  • Published In: Film International (16516826), 2023, v. 21, n. 1/2. P. 76 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Eden, Michael 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on analyzing the cinematic style and thematic elements present in the works of filmmaker Panos Cosmatos, particularly his distinctive visual aesthetic inspired by 1980s cinema and his exploration of themes related to abjection and monstrosity. By examining Cosmatos's films like "Beyond the Black Rainbow" and "Mandy," as well as an episode from the Netflix series "Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities."

Additional Information

  • Source:Film International (16516826). 2023/03, Vol. 21, Issue 1/2, p76
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1651-6826
  • DOI:10.1386/fint_00206_1
  • Accession Number:176578934

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