- Film
Calle Malaga
Multiple dates
Country
United States
Year
1999
Language
English spoken, Dutch subtitles
Director
Lana Wachowski en Lilly Wachowski
Duration
136 min
Films are more than just stories or entertainment; they make us think about the big questions of life. In our Film x Philosophy series, we explore themes such as humanity, technology, and existentialism through film.
The Matrix is not only known for its cultural influence and impressive action scenes, but also for the wealth of philosophical ideas that the film conveys. In this edition of Film x Philosophy, we decipher the obsession that this film has with Baudrillard's "Simulacra and Simulation" (1981), and discuss philosophical giants such as Plato and Descartes. The Matrix is more relevant than ever, and it is high time that the film is re-examined from the perspective of the contemporary world.
With an introduction and discussion by Jacob Boorsma
Jacob Boorsma (1997) has been teaching about his two passions—philosophy and film—for many years. He studied Film in Brussels, where he made many short films, and graduated from the University of Groningen with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. With an encyclopedic knowledge of film and specialized knowledge of philosophy, Jacob makes even the most complex concepts understandable in an accessible and engaging way.
Agenda
Tuesday 15 September
8:00 PM - 10:55 PM
€ 13.00
Camera 2
Film x Philosophy
Films are more than just stories or entertainment; they make us think about life's big questions. In our Film x Philosophy series, we explore themes such as humanity, technology, and existentialism through film.
