Traumatic Encounters in Italian Film

Delve into the captivating intersection of psychoanalysis and cinema with Traumatic Encounters in Italian Film by Fabio Vighi. Published by Intellect in 2006, this insightful hardback spans 201 pages, offering a profound examination of Lacanian theory as it relates to Italian film. Vighi investigates the complex relationship between the Real, a significant yet often overlooked Lacanian concept, and various Italian films from the post-war era, both iconic and obscure. This book is a must-read for film enthusiasts and scholars alike, providing innovative perspectives on the psychological dimensions of cinema and its cultural implications. Discover how the realms of psychoanalysis and film converge to enrich our understanding of Italian cinema’s narrative depth and artistic expression.