Film Lens
Resonating Surfaces presents a triple portrait of a city, a woman, and an attitude towards life. The film centers on Suely Rolnik, a Brazilian psychoanalyst living in São Paulo, whose personal narrative is intertwined with the Brazilian dictatorship of the 1960s and the intellectual climate in Paris during the 1970s, particularly the ideas of Deleuze and Guattari. Through Rolnik's experiences, the film addresses themes such as the relationship to otherness, the connection between body and power, and the micropolitics of desire and resistance.
The documentary weaves together these themes to reflect on the complexities of identity and societal structures. By focusing on Rolnik's life and the historical context of Brazil's dictatorship, the film provides a lens through which to understand personal and collective experiences of power, voice, and resistance. The narrative is not only personal but also political, offering insights into how individual stories intersect with broader societal issues.
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.
Perfect For
Psychoanalysis enthusiastsBrazilian history buffsFans of Deleuze and Guattari