The Film I Will Be Evaluating A Sprawling Two Part Sex...

The film I will be evaluating is Nymphomaniac a sprawling two-part sex drama that blurs the line between art and porn. It follows a sex addict named Joe as she’s found battered in an alleyway by an older bachelor named Seligman. In explaining how she came to be in such a condition, flashback scenes unfold in chapters introduced by snapping witty dialogue between Joe and Seligman. It begins with Joe throughout her teenage years, when she first begins to discover her insatiable sexual appetite. Then through her adult life as she is pushed out of normal society. The film whips through a wide range of topics, such as gender role conformity, consent, and, metal dysfunction. To begin with Joe is a self-described nymphomaniac, which is a former term for excessive sexual desire in a woman, which may lead to promiscuous sexual behavior. Most psychologists have argued against the use of the term for year it’s an antiquated and demeaning word used to denigrate sexual women. It is not a medical or psychiatric diagnosis. Her correct diagnosis is hypersexuality, which can apply to anyone, is not a true mental disorder, but a symptom of a much larger problem. I like the title and think it was a fascinating and intentional plot-related choice by Von trier, for this reason that Joe does display other issues like low self-esteem, loneliness, and, attachment avoidance. I like the title it made me think about how we use words. Furthermore, this movie is touted as a pro feminist loveShow MoreRelatedMonsanto: Better Living Through Genetic Engineering96204 Words   |  385 Pagesanalysis I N T R O D U C T I O N Preparing an effective case analysis: The full story Hearing with the aid of implanted technology: The case of Cochlearâ„ ¢ – an Australian C A S E O N E high-technology leader Delta Faucet: Global entrepreneurship in an emerging market C A S E T W O DaimlerChrysler: Corporate governance dynamics in a global company C A S E T H R E E Gunns and the greens: Governance issues in Tasmania C A S E F O U R Succeeding in the Sydney indie music industry C A S E F I V E NucorRead MoreMarketing Mistakes and Successes175322 Words   |  702 Pagesprinted and bound by Courier/Westford. The cover was printed by Courier/Westford. This book is printed on acid-free paper. Copyright  © 2009, 2006, 2004, 2001, 1998, 1995, 1992, 1989, 1986, 1981, 1976 John Wiley Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United