English Literature & Creative Writing
“Alone and Back in His Social Class:” A Close-Up of Political Economy in the Film Industry
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Subject Area
English Literature & Creative Writing
Start Date
11-4-2014 10:45 AM
End Date
11-4-2014 12:00 PM
Sponsor
Lee Garver (Butler University)
Description
This film analysis explores Abbas Kiarostaomi'sClose-Up(1990), a film about a cinephile who steals a famous director's identity. While dominant ideologies are consistently reproduced, this film depicts the influence of the traditional Hollywood model and the disadvantages the poor and working class experience in regard to creating art due to lack of access. Through political economy and existing hierarchies in the film industry, Close-Up offers a critique of the intersections of storytelling and owning-class power.
“Alone and Back in His Social Class:” A Close-Up of Political Economy in the Film Industry
Indianapolis, IN
This film analysis explores Abbas Kiarostaomi'sClose-Up(1990), a film about a cinephile who steals a famous director's identity. While dominant ideologies are consistently reproduced, this film depicts the influence of the traditional Hollywood model and the disadvantages the poor and working class experience in regard to creating art due to lack of access. Through political economy and existing hierarchies in the film industry, Close-Up offers a critique of the intersections of storytelling and owning-class power.