Wong Kar Wai’s 2o46 – Hongkong’s Age of Aquarius?
C.G.Jung / Movies

Wong Kar Wai’s 2o46 – Hongkong’s Age of Aquarius?


2046  while still a beautiful movie, at first sight it is a bit disappointing after all the others spellbinding  subtle storylines. 2046 doesn’t come near to it for me – some part of the story is even repetitive. Visually still top-notch as ever like Wong’s earlier works with his signatures throughout: quick cutting, slow motion, fast motion, freeze frames, black … Continue reading

Male and female archetypes in Wong Kar Wai Films – Draft
Archetypes / C.G.Jung / Literature & Art

Male and female archetypes in Wong Kar Wai Films – Draft


For the uninitiated, Wong’s films seem pointless and confusing, which is reinforced by the director’s trademark cinematic indulgences, laggard pacing and minimalist plotting. However, upon closer inspection, it is easy to become intrigued by the rampant symbolism, the metaphor-laden dialogue, and the philosophical and psychological underpinnings of his films. Maybe its a problem of “if … Continue reading

Leni Riefenstahl und C. G. Jung – Die Macht der Bilder
Archetypes / C.G.Jung / Ethics / History / Literature & Art

Leni Riefenstahl und C. G. Jung – Die Macht der Bilder


Das Werk des Schweizer Tiefenpsychologen C.G.Jung spielt in der heutigen öffentlichen Diskussion Deutschlands kaum eine Rolle obwohl fast alle Konzepte von ihm selbstverständliche Werkzeuge von Psychologen und Consultants und manche seiner Begriffe Teil der Alltagssprache sind. Ähnlich werden Leni Riefenstahls damals die Zukunft verwegnehmenden, filmischen Konzepte in Film und Kunst routinemässig eingesetzt.  Man findet C. … Continue reading