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Film x Philosophy: Blade Runner: The Final Cut

Tue 19 Jan from 20:00 till 22:40

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Country

United States

Year

1981

Language

English spoken, Dutch subtitles

Director

Ridley Scott

Duration

117 min

Perhaps the most fundamental question philosophy can ask is "what does it mean to be human?". Blade Runner not only asks this question beautifully, it also lets you experience it.

This sci-fi neo-noir that is the godfather of the cyberpunk genre is a visual and auditory masterpiece that is unrivaled in the history of cinema. With that groundbreaking score by Vangelis, the iconic 'Tears in the Rain' monologue by Rutger Hauer, Harrison Ford's subtle facial expressions, Blade Runner stands the test of time.

With this edition of Film x Philosophy we will explore the effects of modernity on the human condition, the existential malaise that results from our desire to create artficial life, and the impact of our ideas about memories and dreams.

Blade Runner was the second film Ridley Scott directed in Hollywood, after the massively succesful Alien (1979). In 2007 we finally got access to Ridley's intended vision for the film, Blade Runner: The Final Cut, which is the version that is used today. We will also set the stage for the fantastic sequel: Blade Runner 2049 (Denis Villeneuve, 2017), an underrated addition to the philosophical questions asked by the first film, which will be screened on February 16th.

With introduction and discussion by Jacob Boorsma

Jacob Boorsma (1997) has been teaching for many years about his two passions: philosophy and film. He studied Film in Brussels, where he made many short films, and graduated from the University of Groningen with a Bachelor in Philosophy. With an encyclopedic knowledge of film and specialized knowledge of philosophy, Jacob makes the most complicated concepts accessible and understandable in an engaging manner.

Language: English

Agenda

Tuesday 19 January

8:00 PM - 10:40 PM

€ 13.00

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Special, with introduction and discussion

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Film x Philosophy

Films are more than just stories or entertainment; they prompt us to reflect on life’s big questions. In our Film x Philosophy series, we explore themes such as humanity, technology, and existentialism through the lens of cinema.

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