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Paul Schrader presents ‘Basics of Philosophy’ at Venice Film Festival
Director Paul Schrader presented his 25th film, ‘Basics of Philosophy’, at the Venice Film Festival. The film explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption through the story of a philosophy professor whose life is disrupted by the return of a person he sexually abused decades earlier.
Schrader noted that his recurring cinematic focus on isolated individuals tormented by past transgressions is influenced by his strict Calvinist upbringing. The film utilizes the philosophy of Spinoza as a central thematic element to examine the protagonist's struggle with shame and the possibility of divine forgiveness.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] ‘Basics of Philosophy’ is the 25th film directed by Paul Schrader. www.eldia.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Schrader's film ‘Basics of Philosophy’ was presented at the Venice Film Festival. www.eldia.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The film ‘Basics of Philosophy’ features a philosophy professor dealing with the return of a person he sexually abused decades prior. www.eldia.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The film uses the philosopher Spinoza as a thematic element. www.eldia.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Schrader attributes his recurring cinematic themes to his strict Calvinist upbringing. www.eldia.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es · www.levante-emv.com