The Pervert's Guide to Cinema
Documentary
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2006
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A hilarious introduction, using as examples some of the best films ever made, to some of Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek's most exciting ideas on personal subjectivity, fantasy and reality, desire and sexuality.
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Runtime:
151 min
Release date:
6 Oct 2006
Country:
GB, AT, NL
Languages:
English, French, German, Russian, Swedish
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 nomination total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
It is a fun romp through the annals of cinema by pop Slovenian philosopher and prolific writer Slavoj Zizek, who finds deep psychological meaning in a slew of movies.
– V.A. Musetto,
New York Post,
16 Jan 2009
fresh:
The teachers we remember most fondly are often the ones who entertained as they enlightened, through hyperbole seasoned with grains of salt. Mr. Zizek belongs in that company.
– Stephen Holden,
New York Times,
16 Jan 2009
fresh:
[Zizek] steers clear of his usual dense Hegel-centric language and goes straight for the fun bits.
– Vadim Rizov,
Village Voice,
14 Jan 2009
fresh:
It sounds completely mad, but it hangs together because of the brilliant, hilarious decision to insert the garrulous philosopher into key scenes of the films he discusses.
– Miranda Siegel,
New York Magazine/Vulture,
12 Jan 2009
fresh:
What helps the film rise above the level of a photographed college lecture is the director's inventive and playful presentation.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
4 May 2007