Bohemian rhapsody. The creative strength of queen

Journal title PSICOBIETTIVO
Author/s Barbara Fionda
Publishing Year 2022 Issue 2022/1
Language Italian Pages 8 P. 147-154 File size 619 KB
DOI 10.3280/PSOB2022-001011
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The paper offers a psychological and aesthetic reading of the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody, highlighting the creative capacity of the musical band and in particular the artistic talent and intense existential experience of Freddie Mercury, Queen’s leader and voice. Reflections on this are gathered from Junghian psychology and neuroscience. Tribute to a band that has been and will always be a legend in the world panorama of modern music.

Keywords: creativity, music, emotions, family, unconscious.

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Barbara Fionda, Bohemian Rhapsody. La forza creativa dei Queen in "PSICOBIETTIVO" 1/2022, pp 147-154, DOI: 10.3280/PSOB2022-001011