FILMIC IMAGES OF SCHIZOPHRENIA

The book "Filmic Images of Schizophrenia" is a fascinating journey through the world of cinema and psychology, analyzing how schizophrenia is portrayed on screen. The author combines film studies knowledge with psychological and psychiatric knowledge to examine whether filmic portrayals of people struggling with this disease help to understand schizophrenia or only perpetuate stereotypes. It is an insightful reflection on how film can shape, deepen, and sometimes distort collective perceptions of mental illness.

• Analysis of filmic portrayals of people struggling with schizophrenia
• Combination of knowledge from film studies, psychology, and psychiatry
• Reflection on the impact of film on collective perceptions of mental illness
• Examples from the classics of world cinema and niche productions
• Focus on three areas: profiles of people, images of the world seen through their eyes, and impact on family and social relationships

The book focuses on three key areas: profiles of people struggling with schizophrenia, filmic images of the world seen through their eyes, and narratives showing the impact of schizophrenia on family and social relationships. The author analyzes how cinema presents these aspects, trying to separate stereotypes from reality. She cites examples from the classics of world cinema as well as lesser-known niche productions, allowing for a broad and diverse view of the topic.

This publication is not only a film analysis but also an attempt to understand how film can influence society's perception of mental illness. The author examines whether film helps to understand schizophrenia or only perpetuates stereotypes, making it a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in the topic. This book is aimed at a wide audience, both students of film studies and psychology, as well as people who want to better understand the issue of schizophrenia.

Novae Res Publishing presents this publication as an important voice in the discussion about mental illness and its representation in culture. This book is not only a film analysis but also an attempt to understand how film can influence society's perception of mental illness. The author examines whether film helps to understand schizophrenia or only perpetuates stereotypes, making it a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in the topic.