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Seminar X: Anxiety

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The Sound of Silence: Anxiety in Cinema

This chapter examines how sound and music shape emotional experiences in film, particularly within horror genres. It explores the relationship between anxiety and absence in cinema through examples from notable films, while also delving into Lacanian theory on identity and desire. The discussion highlights how silence and unexpected sounds can heighten tension, ultimately connecting cinematic experiences to deeper philosophical themes of existence and anxiety.

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