Author Description

"This book explores why science is lost or distorted in the presentation of dreams on film and why audiences prefer the figurative truth of art over science." "Part One discusses the history of dream theory, the physiology of sleeping and dreaming, dream structure, sleep deprivation, dreams under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and waking up, as depicted on film." "Part Two delves into the psychology of sleeping and dreaming, dream interpretation, altered states of consciousness, visions and prophecies, dreams as wish fulfillment, sex and death, nightmares, and reality versus illusion. The author uses theories by Freud, Jung, and current experts in her analyses of dream sequences and their use in film."--Book jacket.