Bachelor thesis | Film- en literatuurwetenschap (BA)
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This paper aims to explore Lucas Samaras’ Photo-Transformation-series in the context of (sexual) self-fetishisation. Samaras’ work consists of 68 Polaroid self-portraits, most of which have unusual...Show moreThis paper aims to explore Lucas Samaras’ Photo-Transformation-series in the context of (sexual) self-fetishisation. Samaras’ work consists of 68 Polaroid self-portraits, most of which have unusual manipulations applied to them. The medium of Polaroid is first explored in order to gain insight on the fetishizing characteristics of the medium itself. Through literature research it is concluded that compared to ‘regular’ analog photography (i.e. with negatives), Polaroids seem to have a higher likelihood of becoming fetishised. Consecutively, a framework determining the characteristics of self-fetishisation in the context of photography is created through literary research, combining elements of both Freudian and commodity fetishism into a concise list of characteristics to analyse two case studies with. Additionally, Lucas Samaras’ manipulations on his Polaroids have been examined, after which they are correlated with the gathered knowledge about fetishisation, leading to the conclusion that these manipulations may have been sexual in nature. Finally, through the two case studies, the context in which the Polaroids were taken has also been deemed an important factor in the self-fetishising characteristics in photography in general.Show less
Bachelor thesis | Film- en literatuurwetenschap (BA)
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Why do boys seem to prefer the films rather than the books? In this thesis I try to come up with an answer by comparing the representation of gender within two Young Adult books and their...Show moreWhy do boys seem to prefer the films rather than the books? In this thesis I try to come up with an answer by comparing the representation of gender within two Young Adult books and their adaptations (The Hunger Games and Divergent). And analyse the way in which stereotypes are being represented and if these stereotypes are in any way appealing to the young boy or girl reader.Show less
Bachelor thesis | Film- en literatuurwetenschap (BA)
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In this thesis, Memories of Murder (2003), The Host (2006) and Parasite (2019), three films by Korean writer/director Bong Joon-ho, are evaluated with the concept of 'divided reception' in mind. On...Show moreIn this thesis, Memories of Murder (2003), The Host (2006) and Parasite (2019), three films by Korean writer/director Bong Joon-ho, are evaluated with the concept of 'divided reception' in mind. On the one hand, the films are undoubtedly Korean in character since they narratively deal with specific situations lifted from both from Korea's past and present. On the other hand, the films cross their national boundaries due to the fact that Bong highly relies on the cinematic language born in Hollywood. As a result, Bong's works are accessible to audiences all over the world, which in turn solidifies his position as a renowned figure within world cinema.Show less
