Existentialism and Social Engagement in the Films of Michael Mann
Author | : Vincent M. Gaine |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 255 |
Release | : 2011-10-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230348448 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230348440 |
Rating | : 4/5 (440 Downloads) |
Download or read book Existentialism and Social Engagement in the Films of Michael Mann written by Vincent M. Gaine and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Mann's films receive a detailed analysis as existential dramas, including Heat, Collateral , The Last of the Mohicans and Public Enemies. The book demonstrates that Mann's films perform critical engagement with existentialism, illustrating the problems and opportunities of living according to this philosophy.