STRANGER THAN FICTION. THE ROLE OF IMAGINATION IN FILMS. - MAGDALENA KEMPNA-PIENIĄŻEK

Discover the fascinating analysis of the role of imagination in cinema! This book is a real treat for film and culture enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the world of interpretations of films such as Finding Neverland, Stay, and Quantum of Solace, and understand how imagination shapes our perception of reality. Get to know Marc Forster's status as a film author and discover new perspectives on cinematic postmodernism.

• In-depth analysis of the role of imagination in films
• Interpretations of famous films such as Finding Neverland, Stay, and Quantum of Solace
• Reflections on cinematic postmodernism and the reconstruction of narrative patterns
• Reinterpretation of pop culture myths, including the myth of James Bond
• Analysis of Marc Forster's work as a film author
• Addressed to film scholars, students, film critics, and film enthusiasts
• Filling the gap in Polish film studies regarding Marc Forster's work

The book "Stranger Than Fiction. The Role of Imagination in Films" is a collection of film interpretations in which the author analyzes the concept of imagination, which is undergoing significant transformations in contemporary culture. The background to the reflections are the problems of the latest cinema, primarily issues of cinematic postmodernism, the reconstruction of traditional narrative patterns, and the reinterpretation of pop culture myths, e.g., the myth of James Bond as an icon of mainstream cinema. The author shows various realizations of individual functions of imagination, both compensatory and related to the theme of identity and the search for one's place in the world, while considering the status of Marc Forster as a film author.

This publication is addressed to people interested primarily in the latest cinema, both film scholars and students, film critics, and - in the broadest sense - film enthusiasts. It should also serve people looking for traces in contemporary culture related to the reinterpretation of the category of imagination. Its goal is also to disseminate and popularize knowledge about contemporary film authorship by filling the gap in Polish film studies, which is the lack of more extensive publications on the work of Marc Forster. The University of Silesia Publishing House guarantees high editorial and substantive quality.

Magdalena Kempna-Pieniążek, the author of this publication, is a respected film scholar whose works are characterized by in-depth analysis and a fresh look at contemporary cinema. Her book is not only a collection of interpretations but also an invitation to reflect on the role of imagination in our lives and culture. Let yourself be carried away on a fascinating journey through the world of film and imagination!

Technical data: Pages: 176, Format: 210x152 mm, Year of publication: 2012, Binding: paperback, Publisher: University of Silesia Publishing House.