Review article

https://doi.org/10.31522/p.24.2(52).8

The Role of the City in Science Fiction Movies

Sandra Smiljanić ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Architecture, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivan Mlinar ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Architecture, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

This paper explores the technological, cultural, sociological, philosophical and psychological features of a human habitat through an analysis of cities as key science fiction movie protagonists. Cities in this genre fall into several categories depending on their predominant characteristics: the metropolis, degenerative city, regressive city, city-machine and virtual space. Sci-fi movies are a valuable source of understanding, criticism and inspiration for contemporary society and the city.

Keywords

movie; city, visions of cities; science fiction; science fiction movies

Hrčak ID:

172967

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/172967

Publication date:

31.12.2016.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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