Theology and Survival Movies

An Orthodox Christian Perspective

Ioan Buteanu

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Routledge
03 March 2023

Religion: general; Christianity; Media studies

Series: Routledge Studies in Religion and Film

This book provides an innovative analysis of the survival movie genre from an Orthodox Christian anthropological perspective. Grounded in the Orthodox tradition, the approach builds from the first chapter of Genesis where man is described as made in the ‘image’ and after the ‘likeness’ of God. It offers a nuanced theological exploration of the concept of the survival movie and examines a number of significant cinematic creations, illustrating how issues of survival intersect romantic, Western, science fiction and war films. The author reflects on how survival movies offer a path for the study of human nature given they depict people in crisis situations where they may reveal their true characters. As well as discussing the role of a ‘limit situation’ as a narrative element, the book highlights the spiritual aspect of survival and points to the common hope in survival movies for something more than biological survival. It is valuable reading for scholars working in the field of religion and film.

By: Ioan Buteanu
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 603g
ISBN: 9781032387208
ISBN 10: 1032387203
Series: Routledge Studies in Religion and Film
Pages: 234
Publication Date: 03 March 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Research methodologies. The fundaments of anthropology and film studies from Christian perspectives 2 Survival movies defined through genre elements 3 A historical overview 4 The survival genre as a mixed genre 5 Survival and biology (physical survival) 6 Survival and communion (surviving together, as a community) 7 Survival and morality 8 Survival and transformation (spiritual survival) Conclusions. How the image of God is seen in those who passed through limit situations?

Ioan Buteanu received a PhD from Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. He teaches Orthodox Christianity and has written poetry, prose and screenplays.