Original scientific paper

Aesthetic Possibilities of Cinematic Improvisation

David Collins ; McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Abstract

Contrary to the skepticism of some authors about the artistic potential or even the possibility of films being improvised artworks, I argue that not only is it conceptually possible for many elements of the filmmaking process to be performed in an improvisatory manner, but that a number of existing films and filmmaking practices provide examples of the realization of such possibilities. Further, I argue that these examples show that improvisation by filmmakers can enhance the aesthetic or artistic value of a film. As well as its artistic potential, I consider some social and ethical implications of improvisatory approaches to filmmaking, and by extension to art in general.

Keywords

Improvisation; improvised filmmaking; philosophy of film; cinema aesthetics; social aesthetics

Hrčak ID:

253609

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/253609

Publication date:

26.9.2019.

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