Non Death, Thinking and Life in “Son of Saul”

ABSTRACT

This paper analyzes the film Son of Saul (László Nemes, 2015), focusing on how the leading character relates to death and thinking in the exception situation he is (an extermination camp; member of Sonderkommando). For that, we will highlight, in particular, the camera movements and explore the notions of death/non-death, thought and revolt, from Agamben, Arendt and Camus.

KEYWORDS:
Son of Saul; film analysis; death; life; thinking