Love in the Post: From Plato to Derrida

Synopsis: A drama-documentary inspired by The Post Card by Jacques Derrida. Theo Marks works in a university department that is soon to be closed. His wife Sophie, enigmatic and distant is in analysis. Filmmaker Joanna struggles to complete a film about The Post Card. These people are set on a collision course prompted by a series of letters that will change their lives. The film features a never before seen interview with Derrida, alongside contributions from Geoff Bennington, J. Hillis Miller, Sam Weber, Catherine Malabou and Ellen Burt.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2015
Year of production: 2014
Notes: The film is available to purchase on DVD and Blu-ray and to rent On Demand.
Documentation: Love in the Post: From Plato to Derrida
The Screenplay and Commentary by Joanna Callaghan and Martin McQuillan. Alongside the original screenplay, Martin McQuillan provides an extended commentary on Derrida’s original text, the film and its making. Joanna Callaghan reflects on her practice as a filmmaker and her engagement with philosophy as a director. The volume concludes with interviews between McQuillan and five leading Derrida scholars. Published by Rowman and Littlefield International.
Subjects: Literature; Philosophy
Keywords: Derrida, Jacques

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