Cast: Slavoj Žižek

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Slavoj Žižek. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Pervert's Guide to Cinema

2006 · Documentary · 150 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Sophie Fiennes

Cast Slavoj Žižek

Synopsis The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006) embarks on a thrilling journey through some of the most iconic films ever created, with the enigmatic Slavoj Žižek, a Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst, as the guide. Žižek's dynamic and enthusiastic approach to thought...

7.4

2K votes

7.4

2K votes

The Pervert's Guide to Ideology

2012 · Documentary · 136 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Sophie Fiennes

Cast Slavoj Žižek

Synopsis The Pervert's Guide to Ideology (2012) delves into the intricate relationship between our subconscious desires and the narratives that shape our societies. The documentary explores how the principles of psychoanalysis intersect with the stories told in cinema, revealing that our...

7.4

1K votes

7.4

1K votes

Catastroika

2012 · Documentary · 88 min. · Greece

Direction Aris Chatzistefanou · Katerina Kitidi

Cast Naomi Klein · Ken Loach · Slavoj Žižek

Synopsis Catastroika (2012) delves into the global phenomenon of privatization, following the creators of Debtocracy as they embark on a worldwide journey. Their mission is to gather insights and data on the transfer of state assets to private ownership. The documentary...

7.3

457 votes

7.3

457 votes

Zizek!

2005 · Documentary · 71 min. · United States

Direction Astra Taylor

Cast Slavoj Žižek

7.0

471 votes

7.0

471 votes

Slavoj Zizek: The Reality of the Virtual

2004 · Documentary · 71 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ben Wright

Cast Slavoj Žižek

Synopsis Slavoj Zizek: The Reality of the Virtual (2004) presents a captivating filmed lecture where Slavoj Žižek delves deeply into the concept of belief, ranging from the whimsical idea of Father Christmas to the complexities of democracy. He employs Lacanian thought...

7.0

50 votes

7.0

50 votes

Houston, We Have a Problem!

2016 · Documentary · 88 min. · Slovenia

Direction Ziga Virc

Cast Slavoj Žižek

Synopsis Houston, We Have a Problem! (2016) delves into the enigmatic intersection of the Cold War, the space race, and NASA's historic moon landing, events that have spawned numerous conspiracy theories. Director Ziga Virc investigates the intriguing legend of a clandestine...

6.8

107 votes

6.8

107 votes

Liberation Day

2016 · Documentary · 100 min. · Norway

Direction Ugis Olte · Morten Traavik

Cast Boris Benko · Tomaz Cubej · Milan Fras · Janez Gabric

Synopsis Liberation Day (2016) delves into the intriguing and provocative world of the Slovenian art collective Laibach, known for their controversial and politically charged performances. The documentary explores the group's unique approach to art and politics, challenging conventional norms and sparking...

6.6

127 votes

6.6

127 votes

Marx Reloaded

2011 · Documentary · 52 min. · Germany

Direction Jason Barker · Alexandra Weltz

Cast Slavoj Žižek · Jacques Rancière · Antonio Negri · Michael Hardt

Synopsis Marx Reloaded (2011) is a thought-provoking cultural documentary that delves into the enduring significance of German socialist and philosopher Karl Marx's concepts in deciphering the global economic and financial turmoil of 2008-09. This crisis plunged the world into the most...

6.1

151 votes

6.1

151 votes

Antigone - How Dare We!

2020 · Documentary · 87 min. · Slovenia

6.1

29 votes

6.1

29 votes

Bliss

2021 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Mike Cahill

Cast Owen Wilson · Salma Hayek · Madeline Zima · Nesta Cooper

Synopsis Bliss (2021) follows the journey of a man who, after a recent divorce, becomes captivated by a charming woman's intriguing belief. She posits that their existence is not in the harsh, grim reality they perceive, but rather within a beautiful,...

4.4

1K votes

4.4

1K votes

Predictions of Fire

1996 · Documentary · 90 min. · Slovenia

Direction Michael Benson

Cast Milan Fras · Cveto Kobal · Laibach · Peter Mlakar

Synopsis Predictions of Fire (1996) delves into the intense and provocative world of the Slovenian collective art movement, NSK (‘Neue Slowenische Kunst’), and its diverse components: ‘Laibach’, ‘Irwin’, and ‘Red Pilot’. This documentary offers a raw and unfiltered look at the...

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Czech Peace

2010 · Documentary · 104 min. · Czech Republic

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Direction Kuba Mikurda

Cast Thierry Bazin · Bertrand Bonello · Walerian Borowczyk · Peter Bradshaw

Synopsis Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk (2018) is a compelling documentary that pays tribute to the extraordinary career of Walerian Borowczyk, a filmmaker known for his profound sensitivity and artistic vision. Although Borowczyk gained significant acclaim in the 1970s,...

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Direction Adam Donen

Cast Slavoj Žižek · Sophie Vavasseur · Alan Ford · Carol Cleveland

Synopsis Alice, Through the Looking: À La Recherche d'Un Lapin Perdu (2021) follows the adventures of Alice as she finds herself in a peculiar, post-Brexit version of London. This satirical film draws inspiration from the classic novels of Lewis Carroll, blending...

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The Possibility of Hope

2007 · Documentary · 27 min. · United States

Direction Alfonso Cuarón

Cast Slavoj Žižek · Naomi Klein · James Lovelock · Tzvetan Todorov

Synopsis The Possibility of Hope (2007) is a thought-provoking 2007 documentary short film helmed by Alfonso Cuarón, featured as a bonus in the Special Edition DVD of his 2006 cinematic release, 'Children of Men'. This insightful piece explores a range of...

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