RELIGION, MADNESS AND SEXUALITY IN VIRIDIANA AND THE VVITHCH MOVIES; [RELIGIÓN, LOCURA Y SEXUALIDAD EN VIRIDIANA Y THE VVITCH] Article uri icon

abstract

  • In this work we’ll discuss the cinematic representation of women and madness. To get so, we see through Buñuel’s and Egger’s perspective since their films recount the breakdown of their protagonists´ psyches. We expose woman transition from the idealization as a weak, delicate and virginal being to an evil, demonic, boundless and highly sexualized entity. In our inquiry we compare both movies with the purpose of scrutinize how both directors have a critical attitude towards catholic and puritan religiosity, nevertheless they don’t offer any other alternative but pessimism.

publication date

  • 2024-01-01