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Exploring the intersection of psychoanalysis and cinema, this book delves into Alfred Hitchcock's films to illuminate Slavoj Zizek's theoretical framework. By analyzing specific Hitchcock movies, each chapter uncovers key concepts that underpin Zizek's work, revealing how his unique interpretations of film can deepen our understanding of his philosophical ideas. The approach mirrors Zizek's own methodology, offering a fresh perspective on both Hitchcock's cinematic achievements and Zizek's contributions to cultural theory.

Rather the processes of interpretation begun by Freud are turned on Freud himself, thus eventually displacing and questioning his theoretical mastery."