Alfred Hitchcock

Hitchcock was a masterful director, critically acclaimed both during and after his long career. What may have been sensed by many viewers but not fully articulated until now is the extent to which his works subtly engage philosophical themes: What is evil, and how does it shield and reveal itself What is at stake when one knows the truth but cannot speak of it Roche unlocks Hitchcock's engagement with philosophical issues, and he does so in a way that appeals to the novice and the seasoned philosopher, as well as enthusiastic admirers of Hitchcock's films.