Adam Cybulski, “Troublesome” Bodies in Harmony Korine’s Films: Gummo and Julien Donkey-Boy in the Context of History of Physical Disability Representation in American Cinema

Key words: troublesome body, abnormal body, American cinema, Harmony Korine, freak show, discourse of pity Summary The aim of this article is to analyse two films created by Harmony Korine, Gummo (1997) and Julien Donkey-Boy (1999), in the perspective of history of portraying physical disabilities in American cinema. The author is particularly interested in both avantgarde background … Czytaj dalej Adam Cybulski, “Troublesome” Bodies in Harmony Korine’s Films: Gummo and Julien Donkey-Boy in the Context of History of Physical Disability Representation in American Cinema