Eyal Peretz

Eyal Peretz, a Professor of Comparative Literature at Indiana University, dives into the complexities of America's identity through the lens of film. He explores how Hollywood can reimagine America beyond cliché narratives, discussing iconic films like *The Godfather* and *Lost in Translation*. Peretz connects themes of law, identity, and social organization, arguing that these films reflect modern America's search for meaning. He also examines the evolving role of art in a secular age, contrasting fragmentation with cinema's potential to create cohesive narratives.

Eyal Peretz, a Professor of Comparative Literature at Indiana University and author of American Medium, delves into the complex idea of 'America' through the lens of film. He explores how Hollywood shapes our understanding, analyzing classics like The Godfather and Young Mr. Lincoln. Peretz discusses art's evolving role post-Renaissance, proposing that modern films reveal America's fragmented identity and unfulfilled potential. He underscores the importance of immigration scenes as critical thresholds, framing cinema as a laboratory for imagining new social structures.