Torben Kragh Grodal

Torben Kragh Grodal

Associate Professor emeritus


  1. 2018
  2. Published

    Docudrama and the cognitive evaluation of realism

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, Aug 2018, Cognitive Theory and Documentary Film. Brylla, C. & Kramer, M. (eds.). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 75-91 17 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  3. 2017
  4. Published

    Die Hard as an Emotion Symphony: How Reptilian Scenarios Meet Mammalian Emotions in the Flow of an Action Film

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 1 Dec 2017, In: Projections: The Journal for Movies and Mind. 11, 2, p. 87-104 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    How film genres are a product of biology, evolution and culture - an embodied approach

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, Jul 2017, In: Humanities and social sciences communications. 3, p. 1-7 7 p., 17079.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. 2016
  7. Published

    Emotionsteori og Die Hard

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2016, Filmanalyse. Riber Christensen, J. & Ledet Christiansen, S. (eds.). Århus: Systime, p. 325-339 15 p. (MÆRKK – Æstetik og Kommunikation; No. 05).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  8. 2015
  9. Published

    Antichrist, Explicit Sex, Anxiety, and Care

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 30 Oct 2015, Sex and Storytelling in Modern Cinema: Explicit sex, performance and cinematic technique. Coleman, L. (ed.). London: I.B. Tauris, p. 179-194 16 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Film, Metaphor, and Qualia Salience

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 12 Oct 2015, Embodied Metaphors in Film, Television, and Video Games: Cognitive Approaches. Fahlenbrach, K. (ed.). New York: Routledge, p. 101-114 14 p. (Routledge research in cultural and media studies; No. 76).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  11. 2014
  12. Published

    Two Nordic existential comedies: Smiles of a Summer Night and The Kingdom

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, Sep 2014, In: Journal of Scandinavian Cinema. 4, 3, p. 231-238 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    A general theory of comic entertainment: Arousal, appraisal, and the PECMA flow

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, Mar 2014, Cognitive Media Theory. Nannicelli, T. & Taberham, P. (eds.). New York: Routledge, p. 177-195 19 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Empathy, Film, and the Brain

    Grodal, Torben Kragh & Kramer, M., 2014, In: R S - S I. Vol. 30, nr. 1-2-3, p. 19-35 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Film, Neuroaesthetics, and Empathy

    Grodal, Torben Kragh & Kramer, M., 2014, An introduction to neuroaesthetics: The neuroscientific Approach to Aesthetic Experience, Artistic Creativity, and Arts Appreciation. Lauring, J. O. (ed.). Copenhagen: Museum Tusculanum, p. 271-291 21 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Immagini-Corpo: Cinema, natura, emozioni

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2014, Parma: Diabasis. 407 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookResearchpeer-review

  17. 2013
  18. Published

    Psykoanalyse, neuropsykologi, og von Triers ’Antichrist’ og ’Melancholia’

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, Mar 2013, In: Aktuel forskning ved Institut for Litteratur, Kultur og Medier. 2013, Særnummer, p. 103-108 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  19. 2012
  20. Published

    Partner selection and Hollywood Films

    Grodal, Torben Kragh & Kramer, M., Mar 2012, The Psychology of Love: Emotion and Romance. Paludi, M. (ed.). Santa Barbara, Calif.: Praeger, Vol. 2. p. 3-22 20 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    Er kunsten klog?

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, Jan 2012, In: Filmmagasinet Ekko. 58, p. 104-108 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  22. Published

    Freuds fejltagelser: På dybt vand

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2012, In: Filmmagasinet Ekko. 57, p. 36-38 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  23. Published

    Frozen style and strong emotions of panic and separation: Trier's prologues to Antichrist and Melancholia

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2012, In: Journal of Scandinavian Cinema. 2, 1, p. 47-53 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    La simulazione del personaggio e l'emozione

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2012, Il cinema e le emozioni: Estetica, espressione, sperienza. De Vincenti, G. & E. C. (eds.). Roma: edizioni fondazione ente della spettacolo, p. 267-306 39 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Tapping into Our Tribal Heritage: The Lord of the Rings and Brain Evolution

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2012, Audiences: Defining and Researching Screen Entertainment Reception. Christie, I. (ed.). Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, p. 128-142, 261-262 17 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  26. 2011
  27. Published

    Fantasy-evangeliet

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, Aug 2011, In: Filmmagasinet Ekko. 53, p. 38-41 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  28. Published

    Anmeldelse af Evolution, Literature and Film: A Reader

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2011, In: Projections: The Journal for Movies and Mind. 5, 2, p. 122-128 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalLiterature reviewResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    Crime fiction and moral emotions: How context lures the moral attitudes of viewers and readers

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2011, In: Nordic Journal of Media Studies. 9, p. 143-157 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  30. 2010
  31. Published

    High on Crime Fiction and Detection

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 1 Nov 2010, In: Projections - The journal for movies and mind. 4, 2, p. 64-85 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Darwinisme, film og filmteori: - og en analyse af darwinismedebaten i filmen Inherit the Wind

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2010, In: Fønix. 33, 1, p. 46-60 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  33. Published

    Experiencing and Verifying what is Felt as Real in Films

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2010, Fact, Fiction, and Faction. Johansen, J. D. & Søndergaard, L. (eds.). Odense: Syddansk Universitetsforlag, p. 29-41 13 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  34. 2009
  35. Published

    Dopaminens mester

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2009, In: EKKO. 46, p. 35-37 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalLiterature reviewCommunication

  36. Published

    Embodied Visions: Evolution, Emotion, Culture, and Film

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2009, New York: Oxford University Press. 324 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Film Aesthetics and the Embodied Brain

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2009, Neuroaesthetics. Skov, M. & Vartanian, O. (eds.). Amityville, New York: Baywood Publishing Company, p. 249-260 12 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  38. Published

    Når hjernen går i biografen

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2009, In: EKKO. 44, p. 67-69 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  39. Published

    Turister på krimibølgen

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2009, In: EKKO. 47, p. 42-43 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  40. 2008
  41. Published

    Born Again Heathenism: Enchanted worlds on film

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2008, In: Nordic Journal of Media Studies. 6, p. 45-58 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    Embodiment and Interface

    Gregersen, Andreas Lindegaard & Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2008, The video game theory reader 2. Perron, B. & Wollf, M. (eds.). New York: Routledge, p. 65-83 19 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Evolutionary theory and the naturalist fallacy

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2008, In: Style (DeKalb). 42, 2-3, p. 192-196 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalComment/debateResearch

  44. 2007
  45. Published

    Bio-Culturalism: Evolution and Film

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2007, Narration and Spectatorship in Moving Images. Anderson, J. & Anderson, B. F. (eds.). Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Press, p. 16-28 13 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  46. Published

    Filmische Emotionen, Valenz und evolutionäre Adaptationen

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2007, Audiovisuelle Emotionen: Emotionsdarstellung und Emotionsvermittlung durch audiovisuelle Medienangebote. Bartsch, A., Eder, J. & Fahlenbrach, K. (eds.). Köln: Herbert von Halem Verlag, p. 85-102 18 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  47. Published

    Filmoplevelse: En indføring i audiovisuel teori og analyse

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2007, 2 ed. Frederiksberg: Samfundslitteratur. 349 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookResearch

  48. Published

    For sjov

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2007, In: EKKO. 38, p. 37-41

    Research output: Contribution to journalLiterature reviewCommunication

  49. Published

    Pain, Sadness, Aggression and Joy: An Evolutionary Approach to Film Studies

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2007, In: Projections: The Journal for Movies and Mind. 1, 1, p. 91-105 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  50. Published

    Smagen af Oscar

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2007, In: EKKO. 36

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  51. 2006
  52. Published

    Hvis din nabo var en bil

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2006, In: EKKO. 35, p. 27-29 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  53. Published

    The PECMA flow: A General Model of Visual Aesthetics

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2006, In: Film Studies. 8, p. 1-11 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  54. 2005
  55. Published

    Evolution of Narrative Forms

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2005, Routledge Encyclopedia of Narrative Theory. London: Routledge, p. 152-154 3 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingEncyclopedia chapterResearch

  56. Published

    Film Lighting and Mood

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2005, Moving image theory: Ecological considerations. Carbondale, Illinois: Southern Illinois University Press, p. 152-163 12 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  57. Published

    Film narrative

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2005, Routledge Encyclopedia of Narrative Theory. London: Routledge, p. 168-172 5 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  58. Published

    Frossen glød: Modsætninger og ambivalenser i Lars von Triers film

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2005, Som i et spejl: Om film og filmkunst. København: Forlaget Ries, p. 34-50 17 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  59. Published

    Oplysning eller sjæl

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2005, Fejder. København: Museum Tusculanum, p. 107-114 8 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  60. Published

    Thought and Consciousness Representation (film)

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2005, Routledge Encyclopedia of Narrative Theory. London: Routledge, p. 601-602 2 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingEncyclopedia chapterResearch

  61. 2004
  62. Published

    Agency in film, filmmaking and reception

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2004, Visual Authorship: Creativity and Intentionality in Media. København: Museum Tusculanum, p. 15-36 22 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  63. Published

    Frozen flows in von Trier´s Oeuvre

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2004, Visual Authorship: Creativity and Intentionality in Media. København: Museum Tusculanum, p. 129-168 39 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingReport chapterResearch

  64. Published

    Gamle Amerika, nye Europa: Om regressive træk i amerikansk politik - og film

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2004, In: Kosmorama. 233, p. 24-31 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  65. Published

    Introduction

    Grodal, Torben Kragh, 2004, Visual Authorship: Creativity and Intentionality in Media. København: Museum Tusculanum, p. 7-14

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingReport chapterResearch

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