Psychology at the Movies

Have you ever wondered how cinema and psychology appeared at almost the same time? Over the past century, they have powerfully influenced both culture and each other. Psychologists have carefully studied films as a source of observations about human beings, while cinema, in turn, has repeatedly returned to psychological ideas and the inner world.

This book is a precise “stop-frame,” in which a long-running dialogue between psychology and the art of cinema is gathered and preserved.

In the book, you will find answers to questions:
• How does cinema affect the viewer’s behavior?
• What do film buffs and voyeurs have in common?
• In what ways did the ideas of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan influence the language of cinema?
• Can a single film truly change someone’s life?
• How do a director’s personal traits show up in their works?

“Film Psychology” is more than just a story about films. It’s a guide through your emotions, attention, and ways of perceiving—helping you watch more consciously and understand the art of cinema more deeply. Join thousands of readers and uncover the hidden mechanisms of cinematography!