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  • Illusory Spaces: Presence, Absence, and the Construction of Place in Cinema
    No. 24 (2026)

    This edition of the journal, coordinated by Ruth Barranco Raimundo, will focus on architecture and the city in cinema, approached through an interdisciplinary lens that emphasizes the significance of settings and art direction from conceptual, historical, social, pedagogical, and gender-related perspectives. The issue seeks to explore diverse interpretations of architecture in film: from its exterior dimension, in relation to the city and urban planning; from its interiors—through set design and spatial composition—as connected to notions of intimacy and domesticity; and even through the absence of architecture within the cinematic representation of the urban environment.

  • Antiquity as a source of inspiration. Ancient history through cinema, comics, photography and visual culture.
    No. 23 (2025)

    The journal Latente presents its annual thematic issue, coordinated by Óscar Lapeña Marchena (University of Cádiz), which examines the multifaceted representations of antiquity within cinema, sequential art, photography, and other forms of visual culture. Published to coincide with the centenary of the release of the film Ben-Hur (1925), this volume critically analyzes how the ancient world has been conceptualized and depicted over time—spanning from classical receptions to contemporary productions—while interrogating its enduring significance in the shaping of cultural narratives.

  • Conservation and restoration of audiovisual material: a present and future challenge
    No. 22 (2024)

    This thematic issue focuses on the conservation and restoration of audiovisual material, a vast field wherein it aims to highlight the imperative of safeguarding cultural heritage related to visual culture, spanning from cinema and photography to sequential art, among other mediums. Commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the Filmoteca Canaria, this volume seeks to raise awareness about the significance of this heritage, demonstrating how its preservation enables the continuous development of a society where past, present, and future must converge.

  • No. 21 (2023)

    This issue of the journal Latente features a diverse miscellany that explores various manifestations of audiovisual language and its complex intersections with myth, identity, and popular culture. The collected articles analyze topics ranging from the endurance of classical and Celtic mythology in contemporary cinema and animation to the emerging narratives of modern horror and the deconstruction of 21st-century female political icons. Furthermore, the volume examines regional linguistic identity within national performing arts, complementing these scholarly contributions with specialized interviews and critical reviews of recent literature.

  • No. 20 (2022)

    This volume of the journal Latente presents a diverse scholarly miscellany that critically examines the evolution of visual language and identity narratives in cinema and the performing arts. The collected studies address themes ranging from gender analysis, memory, and classical foundational myths to the representations of ugliness and villainy in silent cinema, transmedia adaptations on screen, and the development of musical theater. Furthermore, the issue sparks essential contemporary debates regarding cinematographic exhibition in the post-pandemic landscape and the depiction of sexual diversity in audiovisual mediums, complementing these contributions with critical reviews of key scholarly literature.

  • No. 19 (2021)

    This volume of the journal Latente offers a rigorous analysis of the evolution of visual culture, articulating studies that range from the resignification of classical mythology to the historiography of technical mediums. Throughout its pages, key themes are examined, such as the representation of iconic figures, early color experimentation in cinema, and the discursive rhetoric in contemporary war films. Furthermore, the authors delve into the complex dynamics of gender and the deconstruction of the hero archetype within audiovisual narratives. Finally, the issue explores new methodological perspectives and the impact of digitalization on the research of Spanish cinema.

  • 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.

  • No. 17 (2019)

    Este volumen de la revista Latente analiza la representación cinematográfica de motivos religiosos, tradiciones regionales y el lenguaje fotográfico, explorando también la reinterpretación de mitos clásicos y el papel de las mujeres en el entorno audiovisual. Los artículos abarcan estudios que van desde las dimensiones teológicas en el cine contemporáneo hasta la animación regional y el impacto de la fotografía técnica, examinando cómo las dinámicas de género y las identidades locales reconfiguran el panorama de los medios.

  • No. 16 (2018)

    Latente issue 16 (2018) analyzes the relationship between literature, fine arts, and contemporary audiovisual languages, covering topics such as script adaptation, blind remakes, and painting in anime. Furthermore, it includes studies on tourism promotion through film and critical reviews on media history and cinema.

  • No. 15 (2017)

    This issue of the journal brings together a series of studies that examine visual culture from multiple perspectives, with a particular focus on cinema, photography, and their connections to history, aesthetics, and other media. Through case studies, theoretical analyses, and critical reviews, the articles explore topics such as representation, audiovisual narrative, the influence of historical and cultural contexts, and the interplay between different artistic forms. Overall, the volume provides a broad and nuanced view that reflects the richness and complexity of contemporary research on images and audiovisual media.

  • No. 14 (2016)

    This issue of the journal brings together a series of studies focused on the analysis of cinema from diverse perspectives, combining aesthetic, symbolic, and cultural interpretations of audiovisual works. Through different case studies, the articles address topics such as the construction of film genres, the presence of mythological and literary references in cinema, the representation of scientific concepts, and the use of spaces and narratives linked to imagination and fiction. Overall, the volume offers a plural approach that highlights cinema’s ability to integrate and reinterpret multiple cultural discourses.

  • No. 13 (2015)

    This issue of the journal brings together a series of works that explore visual culture from a broad and multidisciplinary perspective, with particular attention to cinema and photography. The articles address a wide range of topics, including the aesthetic analysis of authors and works, the relationship between cinema and other arts such as painting, the use of audiovisual media in educational contexts, and the presence of scientific and philosophical concepts in film narratives. The volume also places significant emphasis on the Canary Islands, examining both their representation in cinema and the development of their film and cultural activity in the 21st century. Overall, the issue offers a heterogeneous view that reflects the richness of contemporary approaches to the study of images.

  • No. 12 (2014)

    This issue of the journal brings together a series of works that approach visual culture from a plural perspective, combining studies on photography, cinema, and performing arts. The articles include research on the cataloguing and preservation of photographic collections, analyses of documentary cinema and its exhibition contexts, as well as studies on cultural and symbolic representation in film, including its relationship with literature and painting. It also explores issues related to audiovisual language, editing, and reflections on significant authors and works. Overall, the volume offers a heterogeneous approach that highlights the interconnection between different media and disciplines within visual culture.

  • No. 11 (2013)

    This issue of the journal brings together a series of studies that analyze cinema from a broad perspective, addressing its aesthetic, cultural, and social dimensions. The articles explore topics such as the construction of archetypes—especially in relation to female figures—the representation of contemporary conflicts, the influence of film genres such as noir and monster movies, and the presence of symbolic and iconographic elements drawn from cultural and religious traditions. It also includes analyses of specific works and reflections on cinema as a medium for interpreting both reality and imagination. Overall, the volume offers a diverse view that highlights the thematic and methodological richness of audiovisual studies.

  • No. 10 (2012)

    This issue of the journal brings together a series of studies that explore visual culture from an interdisciplinary perspective, with particular emphasis on cinema and photography. The articles address topics such as the evolution of photojournalism and documentary photography, the adaptation of literary and theatrical works into film, and the analysis of film genres such as noir and science fiction. They also examine the relationships between cinema and other arts, such as painting, and reflect on the construction of images, symbols, and spaces in audiovisual media. The volume further includes historical and locally oriented approaches, highlighting the interaction between visual culture and its context. Overall, the issue offers a diverse perspective that emphasizes the interconnection between media, genres, and cultural discourses.

  • No. 9 (2011)

    This issue of the journal brings together a series of studies that analyze cinema and visual culture from an interdisciplinary perspective, combining historical, aesthetic, and theoretical approaches. The articles address topics such as the representation of cities and spaces in film, the relationship between audiovisual media and other arts such as literature and theatre, as well as the analysis of filmmakers and cinematic movements. It also includes reflections on philosophical thought applied to cinema and studies on specific genres and historical contexts, such as documentary film in particular periods. Overall, the volume offers a diverse perspective that highlights cinema’s ability to engage in dialogue with different cultural and artistic discourses.

  • Películas para una vida. Ensayos sobre cine
    No. 8 (2010)

    The collection of essays that follows, related to great movies from several worldwide cinematographies, is a free approach by their authors, taking into account the differents áreas of expertise and work they are involved - History of Art and Cinema, Philology, Theatre, History, Musicology, Filmmaking... - and it all over a previous selection done by the author who pay tribute in this issue of Latente

  • No. 7 (2011)

    This issue of the journal brings together a series of studies focused on the analysis of cinema from theoretical, historical, and aesthetic perspectives. The articles address topics such as the evolution of film genres—including science fiction and documentary—the relationship between cinema and other disciplines such as painting and philosophy, and the study of specific filmmakers and works through critical approaches. It also includes reflections on philosophical thought applied to audiovisual media and on the links between cinema and literature. Overall, the volume offers a diverse approach that highlights the richness of cinema as an interdisciplinary field of study.

  • No. 5 (2007)

    This issue of the journal brings together a series of studies focused on cinema and audiovisual culture from historical, aesthetic, and industrial perspectives. The articles address topics such as the adaptation of literary texts into film within the context of the film industry, the relationship between cinema and popular mass culture, and the influence of fashion in classical Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. It also includes analyses of specific works and filmmakers that explore cinematic horror, intertextuality, and the dialogue between cinema and painting, such as in the work of Alexander Sokurov. Overall, the volume offers an approach that combines the study of cinema as a cultural industry with its aesthetic dimension and its connections to other arts.

  • No. 4 (2006)

    This issue of the journal brings together a series of studies focused on cinema from historical, aesthetic, and cultural perspectives, with particular attention to the analysis of works, filmmakers, and themes from both classical and contemporary audiovisual production. The articles address topics such as the representation of the city in film, the depiction of sexuality and emotional relationships in auteur cinema, and the relationship between cinema and fashion in early twentieth-century Hollywood. It also includes theoretical reflections on horror cinema and film thought, as well as studies devoted to adaptation, intertextuality, and the dialogue between cinema and other arts. Overall, the volume offers a diverse approach that combines the historical analysis of cinema with cultural and aesthetic readings of its forms of representation.

  • No. 3 (2005)

    This issue of the journal brings together a wide selection of studies devoted to cinema, photography, and visual culture from historical, aesthetic, and critical perspectives. The articles address topics such as the relationship between photography and Romantic painting, the analysis of Argentine cinema in relation to popular memory, and the representation of historical figures such as Columbus in Spanish cinema. It also includes works focused on Cold War cinema, contemporary religious film, and the work of filmmakers such as Pasolini and Shadi Abdel Salam, along with studies on female archetypes and reinterpretations of classical myths in audiovisual media. Popular genres such as the Western and romantic comedy are also analyzed, as well as horror cinema and its cultural imaginaries. The issue is completed with a photographic exhibition and a book review, reinforcing its miscellaneous character. 

  • No. 2 (2004)

    This issue brings together a series of studies focused on cinema and audiovisual culture from historical, theoretical, and cultural perspectives. The articles address topics such as the origins of cinema and its relationship with early Lumière productions, the construction of female archetypes in Disney animation, and the connections between contemporary cinema and Japanese anime, particularly works that engage with global popular culture. It also includes analyses of film genres such as horror and science fiction, with references to films like Alien 3 and Se7en, as well as studies on postwar American cinema and the representation of childhood in audiovisual media. The volume further includes reflections on photography as a semiotic language, a study of film noir and its aesthetic tradition, along with interviews and reviews that broaden the issue’s critical and miscellaneous scope. 

  • No. 1 (2003)

    This inaugural issue of the journal brings together a series of studies focused on cinema, photography, and visual culture from historical, aesthetic, and critical perspectives. The articles address topics such as the relationship between cinema and painting, the representation of figures and myths in audiovisual media, and the analysis of film as a form of thought, with philosophical readings applied to contemporary works. It also includes studies on the adaptation of theatrical and literary texts into film, the reinterpretation of genres and filmic narratives, and analyses of filmmakers such as Ripstein and Garciadiego. The volume further reflects on recent historical events and their audiovisual representation, as well as works focused on symbolic and narrative cinema. Overall, this first volume establishes the foundations of the journal by proposing an interdisciplinary vision of audiovisual media as a space for dialogue between history, art, and thought.