Science-Fiction Movies and Religion Journal for Religion, Film and Media

In science fiction films, we explore remote universes and use yet unknown technologies - the world as we know it is left behind. But although the technical devices in these films are impressive and the science advances in huge steps, the protagonists still search for a superior entity, for the main...

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Main Author: Natalie Fritz (auth)
Other Authors: Daria Pezzoli-Olgiati (auth), Bina Nir (auth), James Lorenz (auth), Joel Mayward (auth), Kerry San Chirico (auth), Elie Yazbek (auth), Kathrin Trattner (auth), René Erwich (auth), Hannah Griese (auth), Stefanie Knauss (auth), Marie-Therese Mäder (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Schüren Verlag 2020
Series:Journal for Religion, Film and Media
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