- "DEVIANCES : Representation, Aesthetics and Psychology of Fragmentation" - American cinematography in the 90's
Master in civilisation /visual medias (Sorbonne-Nouvelle, Institut du Monde Anglophone 2007)

Contents : The Fluctuating and Sinuous Border 6

I. Fragmentation

1 Psychology and Sociology in Films 9

2 The Split 19

II. Beyond Appearance

1 A New Space of Meaning: suggestion, sound and subtext 37

2 Beyond the Self 43

3 Searching for an Opening: a marked body 53

Annex

Contents : An essay on the various aspects of the production of the film and its peculiar position as an "independant" spirit in the industry. The representation of the characters as means of countering core values.

Se7en presents a cinematic treatment of
meaning which reflects the pessimistic sense and critical awareness of the 90’s
generation. The film features a specific art style which Fincher
clearly wanted to promote. Creating authenticity through the works of John
Doe, a cross-over between imagination and reality, Fincher made relevant an emerging style

and representation in visual arts –which had long existed in photography. Often
labelled as tortured, morbid, or even sick because of their contents (such as Witkin’s
works), crude artworks have nonetheless acquired a certain notoriety and their styles and
visions have come to be embraced. This artistic movement has been more and more
developing with performance art, photography and painting, and has become even bestknown
through video clips for industrial music groups36, taking part in the popular
culture.