Scholars and Philosophers Reflect on Cinema and Pandemic in New Volume 'Virale'

In Fata Morgana Web, directed by Roberto De Gaetano from the University of Calabria, a collective of scholars and philosophers has shared their insights on cinema during the pandemic. De Gaetano, alongside Angela Maiello, has co-edited the upcoming book 'Virale. Il presente al tempo dell'epidemia,' which is organized into four parts: Life and Forms, Aesthetics and Politics, Media and Devices, and Stories and Imaginaries. Notable contributors include Roberto Esposito, Mauro Carbone, Richard Grusin, Ruggero Eugeni, and Gianni Canova. De Gaetano refers to the virus as a unifying image of history. Esposito critiques the responses from institutions, while Grusin advocates for compassionate economic strategies. Eugeni connects an empty St. Peter's Square to metaphysical art, and Canova reflects on COVID-19's effects on urban gatherings, ending with aspirations for collective healing.