(UN)FOLDING TIME
A PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS OF “CLOUD ATLAS” (2012)
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2318-9215.2023v9n1D2Keywords:
Cloud Atlas (2012), Time, Fold, Deleuze, KlossowskiAbstract
This paper examines the film "Cloud Atlas" (2012), directed by Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, and Lilly Wachowski, through a philosophical lens. It explores the narrative structure and creative choices of the film, comparing it to the original book by David Mitchell. The analysis focuses on the film's editing and its impact on the portrayal of time, while drawing on Gilles Deleuze's concept of “the fold” and Pierre Klossowski's notion of “vicious circle”. By investigating these philosophical ideas, the paper offers a deeper understanding of the suppression of time in the film and the persistence of essential gestures. It concludes by highlighting the significance of Philosophy and Film research in providing possible insights into complex philosophical concepts and artistic creations.
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