The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006)

Information

made in 2006 (UK/Austria/Netherlands)
production company: Amoeba Film, Lone Star Productions, and Mischief Films
distribution company: Channel 4 Television Corporation (UK)
aspect ratio: 1.85:1
length: approx approx 150 minutes
documentary ID: 9543

Summary

"...takes the viewer on an exhilarating ride through some of the greatest movies ever made. Serving as presenter and guide is the charismatic Slavoj Zizek, acclaimed philosopher and psychoanalyst. With his engaging and passionate approach to thinking, Zizek delves into the hidden language of cinema, uncovering what movies can tell us about ourselves. Whether he is untangling the famously baffling films of David Lynch, or overturning everything you thought you knew about Hitchcock, Zizek illuminates the screen with his passion, intellect, and unfailing sense of humour." (IMDB)

The documentary includes sections about The Birds, Psycho, and Vertigo.