Of Elephants and Toothaches

Ethics, Politics, and Religion in Krzysztof Kieslowski's 'Decalogue'

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Theology, Ethics, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Television, History & Criticism
Cover of the book Of Elephants and Toothaches by , Fordham University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9780823267118
Publisher: Fordham University Press Publication: June 15, 2016
Imprint: Fordham University Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780823267118
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Publication: June 15, 2016
Imprint: Fordham University Press
Language: English

This collection is the first to offer a genuinely interdisciplinary approach to Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Decalogue, a ten-film cycle of modern tales that touch on the ethical dilemmas of the Ten Commandments. The cycle’s deft handling of moral ambiguity and inventive technique established Kieślowski as a major international director.

Kieślowski once said, “Both the deep believer and the habitual skeptic experience toothaches in exactly the same way.” Of Elephants and Toothaches takes seriously the range of thought, from theological to skeptical, condensed in the cycle’s quite human tales. Bringing together scholars of film, philosophy, literature, and several religions, the volume ranges from individual responsibility, to religion in modernity, to familial bonds, to human desire and material greed. It explores Kieślowski’s cycle as it relentlessly solicits an ethical response that stimulates both inner disquiet and interpersonal dialogue.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This collection is the first to offer a genuinely interdisciplinary approach to Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Decalogue, a ten-film cycle of modern tales that touch on the ethical dilemmas of the Ten Commandments. The cycle’s deft handling of moral ambiguity and inventive technique established Kieślowski as a major international director.

Kieślowski once said, “Both the deep believer and the habitual skeptic experience toothaches in exactly the same way.” Of Elephants and Toothaches takes seriously the range of thought, from theological to skeptical, condensed in the cycle’s quite human tales. Bringing together scholars of film, philosophy, literature, and several religions, the volume ranges from individual responsibility, to religion in modernity, to familial bonds, to human desire and material greed. It explores Kieślowski’s cycle as it relentlessly solicits an ethical response that stimulates both inner disquiet and interpersonal dialogue.

More books from Fordham University Press

Cover of the book A Century of Subways by
Cover of the book Fictitious Capital by
Cover of the book Commiserating with Devastated Things by
Cover of the book The French of Outremer by
Cover of the book Who Can Afford to Improvise? by
Cover of the book Cinepoetry by
Cover of the book Tricksters and Cosmopolitans by
Cover of the book The Sentimental Touch by
Cover of the book Death and Other Penalties by
Cover of the book Bruno Latour in Pieces by
Cover of the book The Beginning of Heaven and Earth Has No Name by
Cover of the book The Basic Writings of Josiah Royce, Volume II by
Cover of the book Voices of Italian America by
Cover of the book Redemptive Hope by
Cover of the book The Rigor of Things by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy