Surrealism, Cinema, and the Search for a New Myth

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The book explores the evolution of surrealist cinema after World War II, highlighting its shift towards myth and magic. It integrates cinema studies with art history and Western esotericism, analyzing various primary sources such as surrealist journals and artworks. Kristoffer Noheden focuses on the experimental short films of Danish surrealist Wilhelm Freddie and the documentary contributions of French poet Benjamin Péret, offering a comprehensive view of this transformative period in surrealist art and film.