[Commlist] CfP: Dark Reflections an edited collection of essays on the German Netflix series Dark (2017-2020)

CfP: Dark Reflections an edited collection of essays on the German 
Netflix series Dark (2017-2020)

The editors of this important volume are putting together a collection 
of essays on Dark (2017-2020) for publication which is currently 
entitled Dark Reflections. Created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, 
Netflix's groundbreaking German original series, Dark, premiered in 
2017, and spanned three thought-provoking seasons. Set in the small town 
of Winden, the series revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a 
child and the subsequent unraveling of family secrets spanning several 
generations. As the story unfolds, intricate time loops and paradoxes 
emerge, propelling the characters into a tangled web of interconnected 
destinies.

The editors invite proposals for essays of between 6000-8000 words on 
topics connected to the series including but not limited to:
1.	Non-linear narrative and time travel as storytelling devices, and 
their impact on viewer's perception of time in Dark.
2.	Intergenerational trauma, character development, family ties
3.	Philosophical concepts (determinism, free will, predestination, and 
human experience of time) explored in Dark.
4.	Mythological references and symbolism's contribution to deeper 
meaning in Dark's storyline.
5.	Dark's significance in German television and global audience reception
6.	Cult Television: Analyzing the cult following and influence of Dark 
as a TV series.
7.	Nuclear Themes: Uncovering the role and significance of nuclear elements
8.	Visual and auditory aspects (cinematography, sound design, colour 
etc) evaluation in Dark.
9.	Religious themes (sacrifice, redemption, reincarnation etc)
10.	Dark's blending of genres (science fiction, thriller, and crime 
drama) for a unique storytelling experience.
11.	1980s Nostalgia and Emotional Resonance
12.	Whiteness: The implications of the show's whiteness on storytelling 
and how it may intersect with power dynamics and representation in the 
narrative, and subsequently impact the perception of diverse audiences

The volume is edited by Dr Stuart Joy, author of The Traumatic Screen: 
The Films of Christopher Nolan (2020) and co-editor of Through the Black 
Mirror: Deconstructing the Side Effects of the Digital Age (Palgrave 
Macmillan, 2019), Contemporary American Science Fiction Film (Routledge, 
2022), alongside Associate Professor Roy Hanney, an interdisciplinary 
researcher and practitioner with expertise in interactive storytelling, 
experience design, transmedia, and media practice education.
Submission Guidelines:
Interested authors are invited to submit abstracts of no more than 500 
words. Please include a brief biography of no more than 150 words along 
with the abstract. Abstracts should be sent simultaneously to the 
following email addresses: (stuart.joy /at/ solent.ac.uk) and 
(roy.hanney /at/ solent.ac.uk) Ensure that all abstracts are submitted in MS 
Word format, including the following information in the specified order:
a) Author(s)
b) Affiliation
c) Email address
d) Title of proposal
e) Body of proposal
f) Up to 10 keywords
g) brief bio
Please also attach an academic CV.

The deadline for proposal submissions is 31st December 2023. Proposals 
accepted will be notified by 15th January 2024. Additionally, please 
note that the expected submission of full chapters for accepted 
proposals is by the end of July 2024. We appreciate your interest and 
look forward to receiving your contributions.

If you have any enquiries or require further assistance, feel free to 
contact the editors.

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