The Pervert's Guide to Ideology
- Documentary
A journey into the labyrinthine heart of ideology, which shapes and justifies both collective and personal beliefs and practices: with an infectious zeal and voracious appetite for popular culture, Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek analyzes several of the most important films in the history of cinema to explain how cinematic narrative helps to reinforce prevailing ethics and political ideas.
The Pervert's Guide to Ideology is a 2012 documentary featuring philosopher Slavoj Žižek as he analyzes iconic films to reveal how cinema reinforces political and ethical beliefs. Blending psychoanalysis with pop culture criticism, the film explores how ideology shapes both collective and personal worldviews through cinematic storytelling.
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When was The Pervert's Guide to Ideology released?
The film was released on November 15, 2012.
What is the film about?
Slavoj Žižek examines major films from cinema history to explain how narrative and imagery work to reinforce prevailing political ideas and cultural ideologies.
Is this a sequel to another Pervert's Guide film?
This is the second installment in the Pervert's Guide series, following The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006), which similarly uses Žižek's analysis of famous films.
Where can I watch it?
The film is widely available on streaming platforms and for purchase or rental through major digital retailers.
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