Existentialism and Social Engagement in the Films of Michael Mann
Author | : Vincent M. Gaine |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 255 |
Release | : 2011-10-27 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780230348448 |
ISBN-10 | : 0230348440 |
Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Existentialism and Social Engagement in the Films of Michael Mann by : Vincent M. Gaine
Download or read book Existentialism and Social Engagement in the Films of Michael Mann written by Vincent M. Gaine and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Mann's films receive a detailed analysis as existential dramas, including Heat, Collateral , The Last of the Mohicans and Public Enemies. The book demonstrates that Mann's films perform critical engagement with existentialism, illustrating the problems and opportunities of living according to this philosophy.