Existentialism in Film Since so many of you mentioned Kierkegaard in some of the forums, and he is often considered the father of existentialism, I thought it would be a good idea to have you read just a bit more about existentialism from IP (some sections I believe I did not assign from the ch. 4 on “Self”) and have you watch one of a few different films that are commonly pointed to as examples of existentialism in film. After reading and watching, if you write a thoughtful 1.5-2 page (double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman, 1 inch margins) reflection on how you see some of the emphases and ideas of existentialism popping up in the film, I’ll give you 10 points Extra Credit. Due Thurs. July 27th by 11:55pm. Couple ground rules. If you have a perfect score in the class, or only a few points off a perfect score, obviously, you by definition cannot receive the credit (or all the credit). If you do this project, it won’t be one of those credit for just doing it kinds of things, and I’m pretty good at catching a “I just read some cliff notes and summary websites on the topic” kind of paper. This is a great way to make up some missed forums of missed assignments, so give it a shot. Plus, these movies are sweet, and existentialism works very well in film. Pages to read in IP: 303-310 Here are the options to watch: No Country for Old Men (2007) The Thin Red Line (1998) Fight Club (1999) Broken Flowers (2005) The Straight Story (1999)
