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The Contrasting Use of Formalism and Realism in Jonathan Glazer's "Under the Skin"

Name: The Contrasting Use of Formalism and Realism in Jonathan Glazer's "Under the Skin"
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Author: Eden Cook
ISBN: 978-3-668-12863-7

Essay, 2015

6 Pages, Grade: 80

Eden Cook (Author)

Abstract or Introduction

Jonathan Glazer presents an explicit mix of formalism and realism in "Under the Skin". The contrasting techniques are used to present the films themes of the female body and its power and vulnerability in society. The use of realism effectively portrays the world we live in, whilst formalism is able to successfully convey the alien aspect of the film, showing the protagonist's actions to be very much other-worldy.

I look at various criticisms of formalism and realism in film and how they can be applied to "Under the Skin".

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Title: The Contrasting Use of Formalism and Realism in Jonathan Glazer's "Under the Skin"
College: University of Greenwich
Course: Film Studies
Grade: 80
Author: Eden Cook (Author)
Year: 2015
Pages: 6
Catalog Number: V314024
ISBN (eBook): 9783668128620
ISBN (Book): 9783668128637
File size: 393 KB
Language: English
Keywords: jonathan, glazer, under, skin

Quote paper: Eden Cook (Author), 2015, The Contrasting Use of Formalism and Realism in Jonathan Glazer's "Under the Skin", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/314024

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