{"product_id":"the-future-art-of-cinema-rudolf-steiners-vision-paperback","title":"The Future Art of Cinema: Rudolf Steiner's Vision - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eReto Andrea Savoldelli\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatthew Barton\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Joseph Vogelsang and his mysterious peep-box to Hollywood blockbusters and Netflix, Reto Andrea Savoldelli's survey of cinema and film is based on practical experience (he was once the \u003ci\u003eenfant terrible \u003c\/i\u003eof Swiss cinema) and years of contemplation and study. He examines the difference between film as the \"hypnotic monster\" mentioned by the Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini and the art of film to which Rudolf Steiner aspired. The author discusses the historical development of cinema from its origins, focusing particularly on science fiction (from \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eThe Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e) and influential filmmakers such as Eric Rohmer, Andrei Tarkovsky, and Pasolini.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a scholar of Anthroposophy, Savoldelli provides a comprehensive assessment of Rudolf Steiner's attitude toward film. In addition to frequenting the silent cinema of his time, Steiner commented several times on the newly introduced artform in lectures, letters, and private discussions. The author examines and interprets those statements and complements them with commentary on Steiner's attempt to produce a film on the theme of reincarnation and karma, as well as his explorations with Jan Stuten of \"light-show art.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther topics in this penetrating study include: \u003c\/p\u003e- Basic philosophical perspectives during the beginning of media studies;\u003cbr\u003e- Steiner's warnings about a technocratic form of civilization that will destroy humanity;\u003cbr\u003e- Nostalgia for the art-house cinema that emerged in the '60s;\u003cbr\u003e- The proposed film based on Rudolf Steiner's \u003ci\u003eFifth Gospel.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone interested in the cinematic arts will find a treasure of stimulating ideas and new thinking in this unique book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes eight pages of color plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 164\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47466312597682,"sku":"9781912230402","price":23.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/1db08ac10df7e570d57a6db75ce0d70f.webp?v=1779018712","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-future-art-of-cinema-rudolf-steiners-vision-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}