A new approach to a director whose contribution to cinema is often overshadowed his personal life,aPolanski and Perceptionafocuses on Roman Polanski's interest in the nature of perception and how this is manifested in his films. The incorporation of cognitive research into film theory is becoming increasingly widespread, with novel cinematic technologies and recent developments in digital projection making a strong grasp of perceptual psychology critical to fostering cognitive engagement.Informed by the work of neuropsychologist R. L. Gregory, this volume focuses primarily on two sets of films: the Apartment trilogy ofaRepulsion,aRosemary's BabyaandaThe Tenant; and the Investigation trilogy ofaChinatown,aFranticaandaThe Ninth Gate. Also included are case studies ofaKnife in the Water,aDeath and the MaidenaandaThe Ghost.aPolanski and Perceptionapresents a highly original and engaging new look at the work of this influential filmmaker.
Chapter 1: 'Locating' Polanski Chapter 2: Establishing a Conceptual Framework Chapter 3: Schizophrenia and the City Chapter 4: Repulsion Chapter 5: Rosemary's Baby Chapter 6: The Tenant Chapter 7: Approaching the Investigations Chapter 8: Chinatown Chapter 9: A Tale of Two Doctors: Frantic and Death and the Maiden Chapter 10: The Ninth Gate Chapter 11: The Ghost: A Bridge Between Trilogies Chapter 12: Concluding Remarks
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