This is a remarkably sharp and unsettling analysis — the way you tie Bataille's concept of transgression to the film's unflinching portrayal of state violence really gets at why Trauma feels so different from conventional political horror. The observation about the women being stripped of political identity to reveal the arbitrary nature of sovereign power is particularly striking, and it makes the film's refusal of catharsis feel like a deliberate political act rather than a stylistic choice. If you're interested in more deep dives into film theory or political cinema, ohmyspins has some other thought-provoking content worth checking out.
Fascinating exploration of an "autistic trance" — a creative state between consciousness and unconsciousness, rooted in monotropism theory. The concrete hall wasn't just a space but an active participant in shaping the album Solaire. Three modes of trance — movement, stillness, and a transitional state — each produced different creative results. A thoughtful account of neurodivergent experience channeled into art. More here: vegashero
