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Arts & Humanities

The January 6 US Capitol Attack: A Non-Revolution With an Enduring Impact

Two years after the violent insurrection around and inside the US Capitol building, the threat to the oldest democracy in modern Western history is far from over. A comparison of Hannah Arendt’s theory of revolutions and a miniseries about John Adams offers insights into the political challenges we are facing today.

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Moderne Musikvideos: Unbequeme Themen in schöner Verpackung

Zeitgenössische Musikvideos von Janelle Monae, The Carters und anderen sind zu einem beliebten Gegenstand medienkulturwissenschaftlicher Analysen geworden. Und das nicht ohne Grund: Im Hochglanz-Gewand tragen sie zur Debatte über die wichtigen gesellschaftlichen und politischen Fragen unserer Zeit bei.

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Elisa Cuter, Guido Kirsten and Hanna Prenzel on “Precarity in European Film”

In our latest book talk we explore questions of precarity in European cinema. What exactly does precarity mean? Is class still a relevant issue today? And can we identify common themes in films selected from across Europe? To find out, we sat down with the three editors of “Precarity in European Film.”

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What Can We Learn From Slapstick Comedy?

Despite its “simple” appearance, there is more to slapstick than meets the eye. Besides a whole lot of mishaps and mischief, slapstick movies and figures such as Charlie Chaplin’s famous Tramp provide us with unique perspectives on social issues and power hierarchies.

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