The Cinematic Presence, between Knowing and Feeling. A Phenomenological Study
The Cinematic Presence, between Knowing and Feeling. A Phenomenological Study

Summary/Abstract: This article explores the concept of cinematic presence from various phenomenological perspectives, considering its practical implications for film researchers and filmmakers. It delves into Vivian Sobchack's analysis of film experience, Sam B. Girgus's concept of existential presence and also tackles the experiential undecidability of cinematic sensation. The gap between filmmaker intention and viewer experience, as well as the tension between dynamic presentation and representation in cinema, unravel the complexities of cinematic presence and its impact on creators and viewers.

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