Performing Brains on Screen

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Exploring the portrayal of brains in cinema, this book examines how films have depicted the belief that human identity is rooted in the brain. It highlights two primary approaches: featuring physical brains as protagonists in 1950s "brain movies" and exploring unseen brains in narratives involving brain transplantation and technological manipulation since the 1980s. Through genre analysis and specific films, it reveals how these cinematic representations reflect and challenge contemporary understandings of humanity, making a significant contribution to film studies.