# Stalking Truth & Ambiguity w/ Luca Guadagnino's AFTER THE HUNT

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Published: 2025-10-14T22:35:51+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to The Film Dept. Pencils up everyone! In this class, we delve into Luca Guadagnino's film AFTER THE HUNT, exploring its themes of truth, character complexity, and the impact of its cinematography and music. Our hosts, alongside Professor Mona Nahm, discuss the film's ambiguity and how it reflects modern cultural issues, encouraging listeners to engage in discussions about personal truths and perspectives. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Film Department Podcast 01:10 Spoiler-Free Review of 'After the Hunt' 02:25 Comparing 'After the Hunt' and 'Challengers' 04:33 Character Complexity and Ambiguity 06:47 Exploring Personal Truths in the Film 09:05 The Role of Music and Sound Design 11:24 Visual Storytelling and Cinematic Techniques 13:38 Themes of Truth and Deception 16:26 Philosophical Reflections and Takeaways 19:34 Character Analysis and Performance Highlights 22:26 The Significance of the Apartment's Design 26:42 The Title's Meaning and Implications Watch this episode (and all previous episodes) on UNLV College of Fine Arts Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgbLVA87WVDTKLP095pINKBeHXSe6brRn Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.com Credits: HOSTS - Lex de Asis, Matthew Trudeau, Robby Baker PRODUCERS - Tom Bjelic, Sam Decker EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY - Adam Paul, Roudi Boroumand For The Beverly: Kip Kelly, Founding Creative Director | Chief Experience Officer Alexi Harber, General Manager Ivy Ergunes, Marketing Manager To read the hosts' reviews, head over to: https://thefilmdeptpodcast.substack.com/ Once again, The Film Department has teamed up with the mad geniuses of The Beverly Theater. Imagined by The Rogers Foundation, The Beverly Theater brings cinematic connectivity, novel collaborations, live happenings, cultural portals, and a zest for in…

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