A heterotopic perception of ‘wall’ in psychological thriller films: a place, a labyrinth and a panoptic power
AbstractA wall is often viewed simply as a structure that divides and isolates different worlds, spaces, or places. However, an alternative perspective, known as the heterotopic point of view, suggests that a wall can be seen as a place. Such a place possesses panoptical characteristics and spatial...
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| description | AbstractA wall is often viewed simply as a structure that divides and isolates different worlds, spaces, or places. However, an alternative perspective, known as the heterotopic point of view, suggests that a wall can be seen as a place. Such a place possesses panoptical characteristics and spatial experiences that might be felt as a panoptic power and a labyrinth, rendering it suitable for the setting of many psychological thriller films. To illustrate this phenomenon, this article examines two examples from psychological thrillers and compares them with Foucault’s concept of Heterotopia. This is accomplished by breaking down his six principles of space parameters. By doing so, the article reveals the intricate and multifaceted nature of walls, as well as their potential to be portrayed in a myriad of ways in the cinematic arts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-abe9702d48764f97b5e7c077330c31b72024-01-17T07:01:05ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Arts & Humanities2331-19832024-12-0111110.1080/23311983.2024.2303180A heterotopic perception of ‘wall’ in psychological thriller films: a place, a labyrinth and a panoptic powerLama B. Abuhassan0Mays M. Dweiri1Faculty of Architecture and Design, Digital Film Design Technology Department, University of PetraFaculty of Architecture and Design, Animation and Multimedia Department, University of PetraAbstractA wall is often viewed simply as a structure that divides and isolates different worlds, spaces, or places. However, an alternative perspective, known as the heterotopic point of view, suggests that a wall can be seen as a place. Such a place possesses panoptical characteristics and spatial experiences that might be felt as a panoptic power and a labyrinth, rendering it suitable for the setting of many psychological thriller films. To illustrate this phenomenon, this article examines two examples from psychological thrillers and compares them with Foucault’s concept of Heterotopia. This is accomplished by breaking down his six principles of space parameters. By doing so, the article reveals the intricate and multifaceted nature of walls, as well as their potential to be portrayed in a myriad of ways in the cinematic arts.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2024.2303180Heterotopialabyrinthpanoptic powerplacepsychological thriller filmsspace |
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| title | A heterotopic perception of ‘wall’ in psychological thriller films: a place, a labyrinth and a panoptic power |
| title_full | A heterotopic perception of ‘wall’ in psychological thriller films: a place, a labyrinth and a panoptic power |
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| title_short | A heterotopic perception of ‘wall’ in psychological thriller films: a place, a labyrinth and a panoptic power |
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