Book Talk: Biopolitical Ethics in Global Cinema
Presented by Seung-hoon Jeong (Assistant Professor of Critical Studies, Film and Electronic Arts, CSULB)
Moderated by José Miguel Palacios (Assistant Professor of Critical Studies, Film and Electronic Arts, CSULB)
October 23, 2023 (Monday), 1:00pm-2:30pm, on Zoom
Meeting ID: 921 491 3382
Biopolitical Ethics in Global Cinema by Seung-hoon Jeong (Oxford University Press, 2023) comprehensively explores the wide spectrum of global cinema, ranging from commercial genre films to independent art productions. What sets this book apart is its unique global perspective, addressing (bio)political and ethical concerns within the context of globalization. Throughout its analysis, the author delves into the interplay between diverse films and interdisciplinary theories, giving rise to fresh insights into film narratives, recurring motifs, genres, and reflections on political, ethical, and psychoanalytic issues. The book offers a deep and reflective approach that goes beyond conventional film analysis, uncovering how global cinema can provide new perspectives on our contemporary world's ethical and political challenges.
