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The trilogy of John of God

Nagib, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8808-9748 (2005) The trilogy of John of God. In: Mira, A. (ed.) The cinema of Spain and Portugal. Wallflower, London, pp. 188-197. ISBN 9781904764441

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Abstract/Summary

Monteiro’s assertion of the almighty auteur, after the post-structuralist and post-modern experiences, which had shattered the author and his work in theory and practice, reinstates an authority aimed at organising the chaos caused by the lack of narrative. In a way, therefore, Monteiro’s output is conservative, displaying a peculiar atemporal style, which seems entirely immune to fashion. On the other hand, however, few contemporary films could be more radical than his. Authorship, in his case, means the absence of limits and total freedom of expressing his obsessive world.

Item Type:Book or Report Section
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Arts, Humanities and Social Science > School of Arts and Communication Design > Film, Theatre & Television
ID Code:32094
Uncontrolled Keywords:João César Monteiro Portuguese Cinema Auteur Cinema
Publisher:Wallflower

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