Call for Papers
Mark of the Devil (Hexen bis aufs Blut gequält). On a classic exploitation
film
International symposium hosted by Lungauer Kulturvereinigung in
cooperation with the Austrian National Student Union and the Department of
Theatre, Film and Media Studies, University of Vienna
After years of being hard to find, Mark of the Devil (1970) has become one
of the most popular works of German exploitation cinema. Its unlikely
evolution from notorious box-office success to cult favourite (thanks
mainly to the dedication of aficionados) is still in need of analysis. The
present symposium aims to make a contribution to the research of this
scholarly neglected chapter of European cinema. The focus of the symposium
naturally lies on Mark of the Devil and its sequel Mark of the Devil Part
II (1973), which shall be approached from a film studies perspective.
However, this is not meant as a methodological restriction. In fact,
contributions
from all areas of cultural studies are welcome.
Potential issues to be dealt with regard the textual level: Do “witch
films” represent a genre of their own? What aesthetic and narrative
strategies are typical of “witchploitation” cinema? What is the
significance of these films in the discourse of cult and the cinema of
transgression? Furthermore, the present symposium aims to shed light on
contextual aspects, which are of the
utmost importance when it comes to analysing genre films. In this context,
the research and analysis of drafts, sketches and manuscripts would be
very interesting. The complex genesis and production history of Mark of
the Devil promises a wealth of material in this respect. An analysis of
the complicated (albeit arguably typical) reception history of the film –
from its theatrical release with its bizarre marketing concept through a
variety of versions released for the home video market to the current
manifestations of fan culture – would be of interest as well.
Contributions focussing on audience analysis would be especially
appreciated. Of course, the topics above are to be understood merely as
suggestions and not as constraints.
Venue: Schloss Kuenburg, Saal 1, Kirchengasse 8, 5580 Tamsweg, Austria
Date: April 3–4, 2014
Deadline for submission: For presentations (max. 20 minutes) in German or
English please submit a short abstract (title, topic, recources) by
November 15, 2013. Notification by the end of November.
Contact: Andreas Ehrenreich, Department of Theatre, Film and Media Studies,
University of Vienna, [log in to unmask]
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