Three decades after the Brazilian dictatorship, Suely Rolnik reflects on her experiences as a psychoanalyst in São Paulo and the influence of Parisian thinkers.
Synopsis
Three decades after the Brazilian dictatorship, Suely Rolnik reflects on her experiences as a psychoanalyst in São Paulo and the influence of Parisian thinkers.
Synopsis
Suely Rolnik, a Brazilian psychoanalyst in São Paulo, reflects on her experiences during the Brazilian dictatorship of the 1960s. The film intertwines her personal narrative with the intellectual climate of Paris in the 1970s, influenced by thinkers like Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari. Key themes include the relationship between body and power, the concept of otherness, and the dynamics of desire and resistance. Through Rolnik's story, the film presents a portrait of a city and its historical context.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Suely Rolnik, a key figure in Brazilian psychoanalysis.
- Find out about Brazil's dictatorship and its impact on society.
- See the connection between body and power in personal narratives.
Did You Know
- Suely Rolnik is a Brazilian psychoanalyst living in São Paulo.
- The Brazilian dictatorship occurred in the 1960s.
- The film references the Parisian intellectual climate of the 1970s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Suely Rolnik?
Suely Rolnik is a Brazilian psychoanalyst currently living in São Paulo.
What historical events are connected to Suely Rolnik's story?
Her personal story involves the Brazilian dictatorship of the sixties and the Parisian intellectual climate surrounding Deleuze and Guattari in the seventies.
What are some themes addressed in Resonating Surfaces?
Themes include the relation to otherness, the connection between body and power, the voice, and the micropolitics of desire and resistance.
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