Psychology in Cinema. Creating Characters and Stories

A book written by the author of the unique course "Psychology for Screenwriters" Tatiana Salakhieva-Talal, introduces the concepts of some psychological schools and directions, reinterpreted from the perspective of film dramaturgy. Among them are the theories of Freud and Jung, which have had a tremendous influence on cinema, the gestalt approach, which is given special attention in the book, as well as the latest global research in the field of sociocultural phenomena, knowledge of which will allow the creation of stories that are relevant to the modern viewer.
Each psychological theory is adapted to the goals of film dramaturges and integrated into key script structures. Thanks to this, the reader will learn to understand how different forms of art influence the viewer's psyche, how to create deep characterizations of characters and psychologically authentic stories, what plot twists and personal characteristics of characters engage the viewer in what is happening on the screen, making them empathize with the heroes, go through the transformation path with them, and achieve catharsis. All this knowledge is undoubtedly useful not only for screenwriters, but also for directors, producers, editors, film scholars, and all those interested in cinema and psychology.
The book belongs to educational and developmental literature and is suitable as a gift. Books about cinema, art, and psychology are popular bestsellers for all ages, they teach new knowledge and skills, and help in professional development. This is interesting and useful reading for both beginners and professionals.