Out of Your Mind

About this course:

Some of the most inventive narratives written for the big screen revolve around dreams, fixations and the intricate coping mechanisms that our minds employ to navigate the challenges of daily life. The films selected for this class span a wide narrative spectrum, from the visualization of the inner workings of our psyche (Inside Out, 2015) to the discovery of a portal granting access to the mind of a renowned actor (Being John Malkovich, 1999). They use a variety of techniques such as subjectivity, POV shot and internal focalization. And they encompass all sorts of genres, including comedy (Midnight in Paris, 2011), thriller (Psycho, 1960) and drama (Get Out, 2017). Of note, the lineup features a rarely-seen director's cut of The Shining (1980) created by Stanley Kubrick for the European release of the film.