Reframing Trauma in Contemporary Fiction Film

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Traumatic cinema is explored as a powerful medium that evokes deep emotional responses related to memory and trauma. Tarja Laine analyzes how this genre conveys the struggle to process traumatic experiences through its unique aesthetic qualities, highlighting the interplay between film's temporal nature and the complexities of trauma. The book delves into the ways these films engage viewers, prompting reflection on the impact of unresolved trauma.