# The Pervert's Guide to Ideology (2012)

> Slavoj Žižek turns popular movies into lively case studies of the hidden fantasies and ideologies governing everyday life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/82863

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Sophie Fiennes
- Cast: Slavoj Žižek
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2152198/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, provocative, zany, film club discussion, philosophy study

## Synopsis

A thought-provoking exploration of the ideologies that shape our lives through the lens of cinema.

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