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Since then, despentes has published eight novels, a graphic novel, a collection of short stories, and king kong theory, and has adapted several works for film and tv, including the internationally controversial movie version of baisemoi in 2000. Virginie despentes is a french writer, novelist, and filmmaker. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Powerful, provocative and personal, king kong theory describes the ways her ideas have been shaped by her experiences of rape.
Jul 03, 2016 french feminist pulp that spares no pain. Virginie despentes is an awardwinning author and filmmaker, and a noted french feminist and cultural critic. Despentes has authored over fifteen books since then, including apocalypse baby 2010, bye bye blondie 2004, and the autobiographical essay, king kong theory 2006. I am not remotely ashamed of not being a hot sexy number but i am livid thatas a girl who doesnt attract meni am constantly made to feel as if i. She unravels the mysteries of sex work, pornography, and femininity. In king kong theory, despentes thinks about the ways in which our experiences of gender, power, and control are bound up in the vast, multifaceted ideology of late capitalism and our lives are organized around satisfying, or disappointing, male desire. King kong theorie virginie despentes limaginarium electrique. Using her own experiences of rape, prostitution, and working in the porn industry as a jumping.
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