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The Biopolitical Potential of Postmodern Cinema: when Badiou and Žižek meet Aloni’s Local Angel

by Oana Șerban

Thursday, May 25
5:00 pm – 5:20 pm (CEST)

By way of Badiou and Žižek, Oana Șerban analyzes Local Angel and Forgiveness—and their use of concepts such as radical grace, forgiveness, and normalization—to advocate for the biopolitical potential of Udi Aloni’s cinematic portfolio—and cinema in general.

Horror Film and Philosophy: Revenge and Forgiveness in Pumpkinhead

by Diana Neiva

Thursday, May 25
8:40 pm – 9:00 pm (CEST)

What is the moral value of revenge? Is forgiveness possible or desirable after a grave injustice? Diana Neiva argues that these are two of the questions that Pumpkinhead, a 1989 horror film by Stan Winston, explores through its story of a father who unleashes a demonic creature to avenge his son’s death.

2nd international film and philosophy conference