"Is Christopher Nolan a Philosopher?"

"Is Christopher Nolan a Philosopher?"
With Alexander Sergeant

Summary
Christopher Nolan’s blockbusters are known for their ability to bring together visual spectacle with complex ideas about the nature of dreams, memory and time. Does that mean his films ‘count’ as works of philosophy, or is that a silly label to put on something designed primarily for our entertainment? This talk will explore if, and how, Nolan might be considered as a philosopher, and what that philosophy might look like.


Bio
Alexander Sergeant is a Lecturer in Digital Media Production at the University of Westminster, having previously taught Film and Media Studies at the University of Portsmouth and Bournemouth University. He holds a PhD in Film and Cinema Studies from King's College London, where he also completed his MA in Cinema Cultures.

One of the most popular speakers ever to grace a Pints of Knowledge stage, we are delighted to welcome Alex back for what promises to be another 'blockbuster' evening.

Venue:
Old Queens Head, Islington
44 Essex Rd, London
N1 8LN

Event Running Time:
(we recommend arriving at 6:30pm latest if you're eating, and 7pm if drinks only)
Doors from 6pm
Introduction: 7:25pm
Lecture: 7:30pm
Q&A: 8:10pm

Food:
If you plan on eating at the venue, we recommend arriving as early as possible so the kitchen can get your order out before the talk starts.

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