Faith in film : religious themes in contemporary cinema / Christopher Deacy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Deacy, Christopher., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Motion pictures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (181 pages)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2016.

Summary:

How plausible is it to examine the medium of film through a Christian lens? Are there any grounds for supposing that, in 'going to the movies', one is participating in a religious activity? Faith in Film identifies and explores these key questions. From the unprecedented and innovative perspective of Christian theology, this book investigates how cinema audiences wrestle with religious beliefs and values. Through a reading of films as diverse as Groundhog Day, Billy Liar, Fight Club, Nobody's Fool and The Passion of the Christ, Deacy reveals that the movies raise vital questions about the spiritual landscape and normative values of western society today.

Contents:

1. Christianity and film in conversation

2. The heart of the matter : escapism vs. religion

3. Theological currents in contemporary cinema : seven case studies

4. Movie gods and goddesses : the role of the celebrity

5. The 'passion' of the audience

6. New ways forward.

Notes:

First published 2005 by Ashgate Publishing.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-138-26285-4

1-315-25550-2

1-351-93724-3

9781315255507

OCLC:

975225718