The ambivalent search for the Lost Father by Brok, Albert

“…This essay fills a gap in our understanding of Benigno by placing in sharper focus the internal location of “Men” and “Fathers” in his psychological life as illustrated by the film narrative. I will also touch upon Pedro Almodovar’s personal experience with men and “ Fathers” given that hisown issues are somewhat reflected in the film. …”
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Ethics Noir in LA by Cañas Pelayo, Marcos Rafael

“…The blend of an unreal oneiric world and the classical tragedy results in a riveting experience for the audience, the critics, philosophical studies on film and anyone fascinated by narrative experimentation. A reading of the film considering the previous researches on Lynch´s mysterious work is proposed. …”
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The challenges of society through fantasy cinema: the role of the forest by Goikoetxea Pérez, Ander

“…In particular, we explore the ethical function of the forest in audiovisual narrative, since in the fantasy genre forests play a crucial role. …”
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