Vinte e quatro horas na vida de uma mulher: o desejo na literatura de Zweig e na adaptação fílmica de Robert Land

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the representations of desire in the book "Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Woman" (2007) by Stefan Zweig and in the film adaptation directed by Robert Land, released in 1931. Employing a psychoanalytic approach, the study seeks to investigate how this concept is portrayed in these works and to examine the similarities and differences between literary and cinematic representations. For this analysis, theoretical concepts from Freud (2010), Lacan (1998), Hutcheon (2011), Dines (2012), and other relevant scholars will be applied. The study proposes a reflection on the psychological aspects of the protagonist, exploring her motivations and internal conflicts. In doing so, it aims to understand how these works address the complexity of psychic implications. The research contributes to a deeper understanding of this representation and of a subject position that is sometimes located in the feminine in these two forms of artistic expression, emphasizing its relevance in the context of psychoanalysis, literature, and cinema. Furthermore, this proposal has significant relevance in the field of cultural studies and psychoanalytic theory as it seeks to highlight the importance of representing desire in both literature and the cinematic field. By analyzing Stefan Zweig's book and its corresponding film, it will be possible to provide a broader understanding of historical and social perceptions of the idea of women at that time through the construction of the protagonist character. Additionally, the work contributes to a better understanding of this psychic process as a powerful and complex force that can shape the lives and narratives of characters in literature. Thus, the importance of art and culture is emphasized as spaces for reflection and expression of what is most intimate and profound in individuals. By expanding our knowledge of the symbolizations of this concept in the works, this research provides valuable insights for discerning social dynamics, character constitution, and approaches to desire in the subjective construction of the female self.