Welcome back to The Film Dept. Pencils up everyone!

In this class, we delve into Luca Guadagnino's film AFTER THE HUNT, exploring its themes of truth, character complexity, and the impact of its cinematography and music.

Our hosts, alongside Professor Mona Nahm, discuss the film's ambiguity and how it reflects modern cultural issues, encouraging listeners to engage in discussions about personal truths and perspectives.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Film Department Podcast
01:10 Spoiler-Free Review of 'After the Hunt'
02:25 Comparing 'After the Hunt' and 'Challengers'
04:33 Character Complexity and Ambiguity
06:47 Exploring Personal Truths in the Film
09:05 The Role of Music and Sound Design
11:24 Visual Storytelling and Cinematic Techniques
13:38 Themes of Truth and Deception
16:26 Philosophical Reflections and Takeaways
19:34 Character Analysis and Performance Highlights
22:26 The Significance of the Apartment's Design
26:42 The Title's Meaning and Implications

Watch this episode (and all previous episodes) on UNLV College of Fine Arts Podcasts:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgbLVA87WVDTKLP095pINKBeHXSe6brRn

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Credits:

HOSTS - Lex de Asis, Matthew Trudeau, Robby Baker

PRODUCERS - Tom Bjelic, Sam Decker
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY - Adam Paul, Roudi Boroumand

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Kip Kelly, Founding Creative Director | Chief Experience Officer
Alexi Harber, General Manager
Ivy Ergunes, Marketing Manager

To read the hosts' reviews, head over to: https://thefilmdeptpodcast.substack.com/

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