THE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE: AN INTERTEXTUAL INVESTIGATION OF MODERN IDENTITY.

The article analyzes the film "The Man Who Wasn't There" by directed by Joel Coen. Particular focus is given to the conditions underlying intertextuality in the modern period. It examines the transition to modern from traditional forms of living through reflexivity and daily life's uncertainty. Deta...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:Studies in the Humanities Vol. 38; no. 1/2; pp. 138 - 154
Autor principal: Buchanan, David
Formato: Film/TV Criticism and Review
Publicado: Thomas J. Slater Dec2011
Materias:
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
Descripción
Sumario:The article analyzes the film "The Man Who Wasn't There" by directed by Joel Coen. Particular focus is given to the conditions underlying intertextuality in the modern period. It examines the transition to modern from traditional forms of living through reflexivity and daily life's uncertainty. Details about the final scene and how it symbolizes modern subject's stance between truth and ignorance are presented.