Fordham University Press The Intruder by Fordham University Press - Film History Book

Explore a profound meditation on existence and identity in The Intruder, published by Fordham University Press. This work follows the personal journey of Jean-Luc Nancy after a life-altering medical procedure in 1991. When a stranger's heart was grafted into his body, Nancy faced a series of medical complications, including lymphatic cancer, that forced him to confront the strangeness of bodily existence. As Nancy navigates the reality of surviving with a stranger within him, the narrative connects his intimate physical struggle to the broader political landscape of Europe. During this time, the continent began closing its borders to those seeking refuge from war and poverty. This book examines the connection between the personal experience of biological strangeness and the societal trends regarding borders and refugees. This text offers a unique perspective for readers interested in film history, criticism, and the philosophical implications of the human body. It provides a deep look at how individual survival and global political shifts intersect through a lens of visceral experience.