Imperfect Worlds and Dystopian Narratives in Contemporary Cinema

«This is an important collection of essays, the most important treatment thus far of the concept of dystopia in film even as it offers readings of a wide range of dystopian films. It has sometimes seemed that almost any film could be described as dystopian, a tendency which has seriously diminished the usefulness of the term. Here, to the contrary, the editors have insisted on clear definitions of the concepts of dystopia and utopia, in sum, this work will be an essential reference for anyone working in the area of film and utopia.» (Peter Fitting, University of Toronto)