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- 'Chernobyl' and the anthropology of sacrifice(Punctum. Semiotics Monographs, 2024-10) García-Martínez, A.N. (Alberto Nahum)From the very beginning, 'Chernobyl' is packed with scenes of sacrifice. It is no coincidence that the narrative opens with Legasov’s immolation, underlining the centrality of sacrifice in the series. In this sense, the various sacrificial events presented in the story may be broadly grouped into three types: the one voluntarily assumed by multiple characters throughout the series (heroic); the animal sacrifice perpetrated by the authorities or forced by the toxic radioactive situation, where immolation adopts a literal as well as figurative value (symbolic); and finally, the offering of another innocent human being, releasing others from their hardships and adversities (redemptive). Accordingly, this article presents a thorough analysis of how sacrifice is depicted in the television series 'Chernobyl'. Through a close reading of the series' dramatic and aesthetic choices, this piece explores how the narrative prompts an anthropological reflection on the transformative power of sacrifice, even in the midst of tragedy.
- El concepto de relación: diálogo breve entre Cavell y Aristóteles ¿Hacia una comprensión de la poética como representación de la ética?(Dykinson, 2023) Gutiérrez-Delgado, R. (Ruth)Este estudio indaga en la condición cognoscitiva de la ficción audiovisual desde la perspectiva de la tradición aristotélica. Su fundamento es la propuesta del concepto de relación como categoría lógica. Esta permite comprender el tránsito que se produce desde lo real a la creación metafórica audiovisual. Partiendo de esa base, y tomando como premisa que la ficción audiovisual es representación dramática, mimesis praxeos, se da un paso más en la reflexión sobre el tipo de conocimiento práctico que nace de la relación mencionada acerca de lo moral en la vida de las personas. Aunque las referencias de este trabajo son mayoritariamente los trabajos de filosofía práctica de Aristóteles, en especial, la Poética y algunas de sus interpretaciones más notables, este estudio también dialoga y discute con algunos de los planteamientos lanzados por Cavell acerca del alcance del cine en su obra El cine, ¿puede hacernos mejores? Por el camino, también se ha recurrido a algunos planteamientos expuestos por Kant en su Crítica del Juicio, sin los cuales no se entiende correctamente cómo la imaginación colabora con el entendimiento en la creación artística, pese a la autonomía del juicio estético. Dadas las dimensiones ideales de este estudio, se presenta solo una primera aproximación realista. Con la esperanza de ampliarlo convenientemente, se deja para futuras investigaciones (si las hubiera) el desarrollo de cómo lo sublime y significativo de la experiencia humana encuentra un acomodo sin pérdida en el tejido del mito poético. Así mismo como conclusión abierta se deja apuntada la problemática sobre la representación bella del mal para estudios posteriores.
- El problema del mito(Comunicación Social Ediciones y Publicaciones, 2019) Gutiérrez-Delgado, R. (Ruth)Con esta obra se ha perseguido «agitar» el tema del mito con la finalidad de rescatarlo de ciertas inercias hermenéuticas y de volverlo a poner sobre la mesa de la investigación como un «problema» encubierto bajo la imagen que inspira el acto de renacer. En concreto, ese renacer de lo mítico se despliega en las dos secciones del estudio recogidas en el subtítulo —«Héroe y mitologización en las narrativas»—, como uno de los enfoques posibles.
- El origen del héroe nacimiento, misión y necesidad(2019) Gutiérrez-Delgado, R. (Ruth)El propósito de este estudio es revisar el "origen" del héroe. Éste aparece ligado desde la Antigüedad al relato mítico, que, como creación simbólica, ejerce una poderosa fuerza de transformación sobre las culturas.
- Financial Darwinism in recent American feature films(Routledge, 2018) Echart, P. (Pablo); Castrillo, P. (Pablo)The notion of a certain identity crisis in capitalist culture, along with the tradition- ally critical portrayal of business in American film (Ribstein 2012), becomes par- ticularly manifest in cinematic narratives concerned with financial markets, stock trading, speculation, and the boundless possibilities of personal enrichment in such environments. The memorable Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas) of Oliver Stone's Wall Street (1987) established the financial trader archetype, characterized by his charisma and magnetism, by the powerful driving force of greed and ambi- tion, and by his lack of ethical scruples in placing his self-interest above the social common good. Ever since, Hollywood brokers have tended to appear under the light of excessive masculinities and anti-social conducts, opposed to both their families and the economy, and they are often linked to criminal activities and hypersexualized hedonism (Brassett and Rethel, 2015, 443-445). The aim of this chapter is to explore, through film analysis focused on characters and dramatic devices, the ways in which the contemporary heirs of Wall Street develop and rein- force the dark undertones of this archetype. In order to do so, we will focus on Margin Call (J. C. Chandor, 2011), The Wolf of Wall Street (M. Scorsese, 2013), and The Big Short (A. McKay, 2015).
- Imágenes del desencanto europeo. Puesta en escena en El hijo de Saúl, Land of mine y Cold War"(Editorial Síntesis, 2021) Noguera-Tajadura, M. (Maria)A comienzos del siglo XXI, el European Dream parecía superar al American Dream por su defensa del progreso basado en valores comunitarios frente al individualismo y materialismo. Según Jeremy Rifkin, era un sueño forjado al término de la Segunda Guerra Mundial que aspiraba a reconstruir Europa entendiéndola como una casa común para todos sus ciudadanos. Sin embargo, las crisis de las últimas dos décadas han mostrado cómo este sueño está surcado por grietas —como el euroescepticismo o el rechazo de los refugiados y migrantes de África y Oriente Medio— que nos enfrentan con una cuestión ineludible: ¿qué es Europa hoy? Este libro explora las respuestas que han dado el cine, la fotografía y el cómic a la actual crisis de la identidad europea. (Resumen del libro)
- Los fashion films como relatos audiovisuales de marca(Eunsa, 2015) Noguera-Tajadura, M. (Maria); Torregrosa, M. (Marta)
- From Italian neorealism to American indie: transcultural heritage in Kelly Reichardt's Wendy and Lucy (2008)(Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017) Echart, P. (Pablo); Noguera-Tajadura, M. (Maria)In studying the film Wendy and Lucy, this chapter examines the cinematic footprint as a specific form of cultural transfer. The heritage of a certain tradition in European film will be analyzed through Kelly Reichardt’s film, widely known as one of the milestones of current American indie filmmaking. In 2009, film critic A.O. Scott effectively coined the term “Neo-Neo Realism.” The New York Times reviewer thus verified the appearance of a current of American films conceived under the influence of Neorealism and placed Wendy and Lucy at the forefront of this tendency. Reichardt herself has also recognized this influence in several occasions, among others that will also be considered in this text. From this starting point on, this chapter intends to carry out a narrative analysis of Wendy and Lucy so as to illustrate its continuity with the ethical and aesthetical tenets of the celebrated European film movement that opened the gates of modern cinematic times. This transcultural dialogue finds its most obvious evidence in the film’s narrative structure —a lonely young woman strives to find the only being for whom she feels a genuine affection: her dog— that recalls films such as Vittorio De Sica’s Bicycle Thief (1948) or Umberto D (1952). As in those, Reichardt —in collaboration with her usual co-writer, Jonathan Raymond— gives voice and dignity to an outsider character, who suffers the effects of the severe social and economic crisis around him/her, and then puts forth a humanistic discourse fully engaged with the ordinary man and woman of its times. Ultimately, this study attempts to shed light on a promising line of work for transnational productions by observing how the presence of certain foreign cultural elements can enrich a film through explorations of the human condition. In the case of Wendy and Lucy, the heritage of a certain classical European cinema contributes to make this a remarkable film, with which Reichardt reinforces her status as one of the most important voices in contemporary American independent filmmaking.
- When science becomes controversial(Routledge, 2018) Azevedo-Moreira, J.M. (José María); Codina, M. (Mónica); Erviti, M.C. (Mª Carmen)Online video’s unique capacity to reach large audiences makes it a powerful tool to communicate science and technology to the general public. The outcome of the international research project "Videonline," this book provides a unique insight into the key elements of online science videos, such as narrative trends, production characteristics, and issues of scientific rigor. If offers various methodological approaches: a literature review, content analysis, and interviews and surveys of expert practitioners to provide information on how to maintain standards of rigour and technical quality in video production.
- A brave new digital journalism in Latin America(Springer International Publishing, 2018-07-11) Breiner, J.G. (James Gerard); Sádaba-Chalezquer, C. (Charo); Warner, J.C. (Janine C.); Salaverría-Aliaga, R. (Ramón)In recent years, journalism in Latin America has been undergoing profound transformations. Confronting the stagnation or even decline of a large part of the big media industry, hundreds of digital native publications are surging up to challenge the traditional journalism landscape of this region. From the Caribbean to Patagonia, all 20 Latin American countries are witnessing the emergence of innovative online media projects that, in some cases, have already reached a high degree of consolidation. This chapter analyzes the origins, models and challenges of this emerging Latin American journalism. Firstly, it shows the historical evolution of these digital native media outlets. Then, their current characteristics are analyzed, focusing on their innovative ways to explore sustainable business models. Finally, the challenges for the future consolidation of these emerging digital media are examined.