No. 18 (2020)

This volume of the journal Latente presents a scholarly miscellany that delves into the complex dynamics of monstrosity, counterculture, and identity representation within contemporary visual culture. Throughout its pages, the collected articles examine themes ranging from the analysis of American musical cinema and comic or graphic novel adaptations to geographical isolation in Korean cinema. Furthermore, the authors explore the construction of the female imaginary in fantasy narratives alongside narrative and visual strategies in popular culture and music videos. Finally, the issue is complemented by a section of critical reviews addressing Spanish film historiography and boundary-crossing dialogues in contemporary filmmaking.