Plato’s Cave and the Cinema

In his Cave Allegory (Republic, c.360 BCE), Plato presents a strikingly visual account of the distinction between knowledge and belief and, in doing so, provides us with what may be considered the earliest picture-house.

Thinking Through Film course starts Thursday 14 January

This part-time evening course at The University of Edinburgh will begin by taking a look at Plato’s Allegory of the cave through the glazzballs of Alex in Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange. There are still some places available, so if you would like to spend the next 10 weeks watching and thinking seriously about film please follow the […]

The Lobster – now showing

We’re huge fans of Greek weird-wave director Yorgos Lanthimos here at Filmosophy, and have been since the Dogtooth days. Looking forward immensely to The Lobster opening this weekend.

Filmosophy returns for a fifth season of original and thought-provoking films. This season will focus on the theme of ‘regeneration’ and is offered in association with the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine. The MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine is a world leading research centre studying stem cells, disease and tissue repair to advance human health. […]

Filmosophy: Regeneration!

The fifth season of Filmosophy will return to the Filmhouse in the Autumn/ Winter of 2015 and will focus on the theme of ‘regeneration’. This season will be offered in association with the Centre for Regenerative Medicine. The MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) is a world leading research centre studying stem cells, disease and tissue repair to advance human health.

3-Iron: tonight (Tue 21 Apr), 6pm at Filmhouse Edinburgh

Korean writer-director Kim Ki-duk captures raw realities about modern life while telling a genuinely touching romance using virtually no dialogue. Tae-suk (Jae Hee) is a young man who takes up residence in homes that sit empty while the occupants are on holiday. He cleans, does the laundry, indulges in subtle practical jokes, then moves on. […]

Filmosophy – now booking

Filmosophy returns for a fourth season of original and thought-provoking films. This season focuses on the distinction between appearance and reality. Each film provides a unique perspective on this philosophical problem, using the notions of sight and blindness as powerful metaphors. Questions addressed include: What is the ultimate nature of reality? How do we gain […]

What if luck was a commodity that could be bought, sold… and stolen?

Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s stunning Intacto – now showing on Mubi
https://mubi.com/films/intacto

Thinking through Film – new course starts 12 January 2015

An introduction to philosophy through the medium of film. Using a diverse range of films, we will explore some of the most interesting issues in philosophy. In doing so, we will learn what film can contribute to philosophy, and how philosophy can contribute to our enjoyment and understanding of film. For more information, and to […]

“Film is 24 lies per second at the service of truth, or at the service of the attempt to find the truth.”

Photography is truth. The cinema is truth twenty-four times per second.

“Remember, no man is a failure who has friends.” – It’s a Wonderful Life (Capra 1946)

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Filmosophy

Plato’s Cave and the Cinema

Thinking Through Film course starts Thursday 14 January

The Lobster – now showing

Filmosophy: Regeneration!

3-Iron: tonight (Tue 21 Apr), 6pm at Filmhouse Edinburgh

Filmosophy – now booking

What if luck was a commodity that could be bought, sold… and stolen?

Thinking through Film – new course starts 12 January 2015

Michael Haneke

Jean-Luc Godard

“Remember, no man is a failure who has friends.” – It’s a Wonderful Life (Capra 1946)

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