This study considers the locus of the breathing body in the film experience and its implications for the study of embodiment in film and sensuous spectatorship.

The tradition of British realism has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, where films by directors such as Duane Hopkins, Joanna Hogg, Andrea Arnold, Shane Meadows and Clio Barnard have suggested a markedly poetic turn. This new realism rejects the instrumentalism and didacticism of filmmakers like Ken Loach in favour of lyrical and often ambiguous encounters with place, where the physical processes of lived experience interacts with the rhythms of everyday life. Taking these 5 filmmakers as case studies, this book seeks to explore in depth this new tradition of British cinema - and in the process, it reignites debates over realism that have concerned scholars for decades.

Experience the captivating world of breath in the award-winning films of the International Film Festival Cittador 2023! In my book, "Breath in the Art of Winning Cinema," I delve into a profound analysis of the outstanding cinematic motif that took center stage in Vienna on December 16 and 17, 2023. This book provides a concise exploration of the artistic manifestation of breath in each of the award-winning short films. Discover how directors interpret breath not only as a physiological necessity but as a powerful cinematic element. From subtle integrations to striking emphasis, the work explores the various ways in which breath was implemented as a meaningful motif. The analysis not only focuses on the technical execution but also sheds light on the artistic role of breath. How does breath influence the emotional resonance of the audience? What symbolic significance lies behind its prominent placement in these exceptional works? These questions and more are carefully examined to convey a comprehensive understanding of the depth and complexity of the breath motif. In this brief yet impactful work, explore breath in the award-winning films and be surprised by the insights revealed through this analysis. "Breath in the Art of Winning Cinema" is an essential read for film enthusiasts, art lovers, and those seeking a deeper dive into the creative dimension of film. Learn how breath, as an artistic element, shapes the narrative structure and takes the audience on a journey of reflection. The following films were analyzed (in alphabetical order): „ADJECTS + Music for Objects” (Alexandre Dacosta); „Afterimage“ (Robyn MacIntosh, Serin Chun); „Beethoven´s Letters“ (Raouf Zaki); „Breathe“ (Lesley Pinder); „BUBBLES“ (Meri Dishnica); „Chlorine“ (Thanos Psichogios); „DAS ROTOHR“ (Paul Drey); „Double Trouble – My new life with Twins” (Hans Friedrich); „Joan of Arc“ (Tim S Lott); „Marguerite“ (Maximilian Modl); „Plastic Inside Me“ (Desirée Jakobitsch); „Talking to a survivor“ (Milena Olip); „The 7th Night: MaoMao Revisits” (ahLoong); „The Beyond“ (Daniel Maurer); „The Breath of the Depth“ (Poul Bracker); „The Discoverer of the Discoverers” (C. S. Nicholson); „Try To“ (Luca Werner-Tutschku). Immerse yourself in the world of breath in cinematic art and discover the invisible, the unspoken – experience breath in the art of winning cinema!

A New York Times Bestseller A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020 Named a Best Book of 2020 by NPR “A fascinating scientific, cultural, spiritual and evolutionary history of the way humans breathe—and how we’ve all been doing it wrong for a long, long time.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat Pray Love No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat twenty-five thousand times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren’t found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe. Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease; and even straighten scoliotic spines. None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again.

Resul Pookutty, India’s best-known sound designer and audiographer, won an Oscar for his work in Slumdog Millionaire. Sounding Off, his autobiography, is the amazing odyssey of a village boy from Kerela whose resilience and conviction took him to the very cutting edge of cinematic sound technology---from struggling in the ruthless film world of Mumbai to winning international glory. Already a huge bestseller in Malayalam, this definitive translation is a celebration of both cinema and life.

Slow Places in Béla Tarr’s Films explores Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr’s approach to creating geographies of indifference through slow cinema techniques. Through a close examination of Tarr’s filmography, Clara Orban observes that his interiors provide claustrophobic environments in which human relationships have difficult flourishing, while his exteriors become landscapes through which characters wander endlessly. Furthermore, Orban argues, Tarr’s sparse use of animals provides contrast to the humans who inhabit these spaces, as they, too, are indifferent to humans’ fates. Orban utilizes close readings of Tarr’s films—including his earlier short films—along with relevant poems, a thorough filmography, and an interview with Tarr about aspects of this book to aid in her analysis. Ultimately, this book offers an accessible but detailed look at the geographic locations and ecological implications of the entire compendium of Tarr’s productions.