Edward Lamberti delves into the intricate world of film analysis, with a particular focus on classification. His work explores the evolving landscape of how films are categorized and understood across different eras. Rooted in his academic and professional experience in film studies and classification, Lamberti offers readers a distinctive perspective on the art and societal impact of cinema. He provides a unique lens through which to appreciate the complexities of film.
Proposing a relationship between Levinasian ethics and film style, and bringing it into a productive dialogue with theories of performativity, this book explores this influence through three directorial bodies of work: those of Barbet Schroeder, Paul Schrader and the Dardenne Brothers.