Chaoid Cinema

The exploration of silences in film soundtracks, particularly complete sound drop-outs, challenges audiences to engage with their surroundings and the mechanics of cinema. By utilizing Deleuze and Guattari's concept of Chaoids, the book delves into how silence can reveal philosophical and political dimensions within cinematic art. It emphasizes the significance of these auditory absences in reshaping viewers' perceptions and understanding of film as a medium. Colin Gardner, a professor at UC Santa Barbara, brings his expertise in critical theory and integrative studies to this innovative analysis.