The Thin Red Line

by David Davies (Editor)

The Thin Red Line is the third feature-length film from acclaimed director Terrence Malick, set during the struggle between American and Japanese forces for Guadalcanal in the South Pacific during World War Two. It is a powerful, enigmatic and complex film that raises important philosophical questions, ranging from the existential and phenomenological to the artistic and technical. This is the first collection dedicated to exploring the philosophical aspects of Malick’s film. Opening with a helpful introduction that places the film in context, five essays, four of which were specially commissioned for this collection, go on to examine the The Thin Red Line is essential reading for students interested in philosophy and film or phenomenology and existentialism. It also provides an accessible and informative insight into philosophy for those in related disciplines such as film studies, literature and religion. Simon Critchley, Hubert Dreyfus and Camilo Prince, David Davies, Amy Coplan, Iain Macdonald.

Genres: Film, War, Philosophy

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 21, 2008

Reviews

[Sunil · Rating 5 out of 5]

This time I will write.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a fascinating look about the philosophical themes in Malick's The Thin Red Line. Although I think that many of the interpretations of the movie in this book are wrong (in fact, I don't think I wholly agree with any of the essays), each chapter is very interesting and informative.

My main complaint is that, given that it is written largely by philosophers, one would have hoped for more depth and rigor. This book merely scratches the surface.

[Kamakana · Rating 5 out of 5]

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