The Gaze and the Labyrinth

Více o knize

Highlighting the groundbreaking contributions of Liliana Cavani to postwar Italian cinema, this comprehensive study by Gaetana Marrone explores her unique approach to themes of eroticism, spirituality, and psychological depth. Cavani's notable film, The Night Porter, garnered significant attention, yet many of her other acclaimed works remain less understood. Marrone illustrates how Cavani's films challenge conventional narratives and ideologies, positioning them as a cinema of ideas that revels in storytelling while defying commercial expectations.