The Pervert's Guide to Ideology
“We are responsible for our dreams”
Synopsis
A journey into the labyrinthine heart of ideology, which shapes and justifies both collective and personal beliefs and practices: with an infectious zeal and voracious appetite for popular culture, Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek analyzes several of the most important films in the history of cinema to explain how cinematic narrative helps to reinforce prevailing ethics and political ideas.
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
TIFF
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 2, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophie Fiennes
- Screenplay & Story
- Slavoj Žižek
- Original Score
- Magnus Fiennes
- Original Title
- The Pervert's Guide to Ideology
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Czech, English, German, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Blinder Films, BFI, Film4 Productions, Rooks Nest Entertainment, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophie Fiennes
Slavoj Žižek
Magnus Fiennes
Remko Schnorr
Sophie Fiennes
Katherine Butler, Katie Holly, Sophie Fiennes, James Wilson, Tabitha Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Fiennes
Director
Slavoj Žižek
Writer
Sophie Fiennes
Editor
Katie Holly
Producer
Magnus Fiennes
Original Music Composer
Sophie Fiennes
Producer
James Wilson
Producer
Lucy van Lonkhuyzen
Production Design
Remko Schnorr
Director of Photography
Martin Rosenbaum
Producer
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Pervert's Guide to Ideology about?
A journey into the labyrinthine heart of ideology, which shapes and justifies both collective and personal beliefs and practices: with an infectious zeal and voracious appetite for popular culture, Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek analyzes several of the most important films in the history of cinema to explain how cinematic narrative helps to reinforce prevailing ethics and political ideas.
Who directed The Pervert's Guide to Ideology?
The Pervert's Guide to Ideology was directed by Sophie Fiennes.
Who stars in The Pervert's Guide to Ideology?
The principal cast of The Pervert's Guide to Ideology includes Slavoj Žižek.
When was The Pervert's Guide to Ideology released and how long is it?
The Pervert's Guide to Ideology was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pervert's Guide to Ideology?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pervert's Guide to Ideology was composed by Magnus Fiennes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pervert's Guide to Ideology?
The Pervert's Guide to Ideology holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).