Psychologie v kině - Co s námi dělají filmy jako Psycho, Kmotr a Matrix – Sedláček Mojmír (2025)

Films like Psycho, The Godfather, and The Matrix have not only etched themselves in golden (and in one case, green) letters into the history of cinema, but they have also become exemplary cases of how films can affect us. We perceive audiovisual content more intensely and remember it more easily than other media products. So, what happens in our minds while watching captivating film stories?
The book connects scientific insights at the intersection of psychology and film studies, emphasizing the viewer's experience and perception. It does not offer lofty essays on the nature of the medium or delve into the imaginary souls of film characters; instead, it focuses on the audience itself and the various levels at which they process film narratives. With the help of time-tested sources and fresh research findings, the book maps the specifics of film perception, the impact of genre forms and stylistic filmmaking techniques, as well as the understanding of stories, including their emotional core. In the Czech context, it is a unique connection between the spheres of psychology and film, after reading which you may watch films with a slightly different perspective and reflect more deeply on your viewing experience.