Preparation for conceptualisin g the relationship of Cinema and Psychoanalysis in relation to the showin g of four films in the series 'Depending on Chemicals' run by The British Psychoanalytical Society.

Each film will be shown at the Institute of Contemporary Art, and followed by a discussion led by Mr Andrea Sabbadini and guest speakers. Students are expected to use this material, film and discussion, together with their course reading as part of their essays/exam question preparation.

Entry to these events will be provided by UCL funding and attendance is mandatory.

Seminar 1

INTRODUCTION

Friday 16th January 2.15-3.45pm

Mr Andrea Sabbadini

Suggested reading:

Gabbard, G.O. (1997) Guest Editorial: 'The Psychoanalyst at the Movies' International Journal of Psychoanalysis, 78: 429-434. - PEP

Hopper, E. (1995) A psychoanalytic theory of drug addiction. International Journal of Psychoanalysis , 76: 1121-1142. - PEP

Radó, S. (1928) The psychical effects of intoxication. International Journal of Psychoanalysis , 9: 301-317. - PEP

Rosenfeld, H. (1960) On drug addiction. International Journal of Psychoanalysis , 41:467-475 - PEP

Sabbadini, A., (Ed.) (2003). The Couch and the Silver Screen. Hove & New York: Brunner-Routledge; Laura Mulvey's 'Foreword' (pp. xv-xviii) and Andrea Sabbadini's 'Introduction' (pp. 1-15).