Theology and Survival Movies - An Orthodox Christian Perspective (Hardcover)

This book provides an innovative analysis of the survival movie genre from an Orthodox Christian anthropological perspective. Grounded in the Orthodox tradition, the approach builds from the first chapter of Genesis where man is described as made in the 'image' and after the 'likeness' of God. It offers a nuanced theological exploration of the concept of the survival movie and examines a number of significant cinematic creations, illustrating how issues of survival intersect romantic, Western, science fiction and war films. The author reflects on how survival movies offer a path for the study of human nature given they depict people in crisis situations where they may reveal their true characters. As well as discussing the role of a 'limit situation' as a narrative element, the book highlights the spiritual aspect of survival and points to the common hope in survival movies for something more than biological survival. Itis valuable reading for scholars working in the field of religion and film.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Religion and Film
Release date:	March 2023
First published:	2023
Authors:	Ioan Buteanu
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-238720-8
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Books > Christianity
LSN:	1-03-238720-3
Barcode:	9781032387208

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