The Meaning of Endings in Existentialism and Cinema

Existentialists, including Heidegger, believe that the concept of death and endings is crucial in giving life meaning. The emphasis on the end as a source of fecundity is evident in existentialist philosophy and potentially integrated into cinema. This idea contrasts with the ongoing process in psychoanalysis, where there is a discomfort with closure and finality.

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