Movie Chronicle 13: Frankenstein and the Human Condition

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7202/1126631ar

Keywords:

science, ethics, education, immortality, happiness

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French

Abstract

A review of the film Frankenstein by director Guillermo del Toro. The film revisits the myth of the human being who fancies himself as God, the creator of the universe and human life. However, despite Dr Frankenstein’s good intentions – to offer immortality or perfect health to humankind – his creature, in this case a monster, turns against its creator to complain about its immortal condition. What awaits it is not happiness, but suffering that is constantly renewed. This film demonstrates the need for in-depth reflection on the scope of science and the meaning of human life.

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2026-06-22

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[1]
Quintin J. Movie Chronicle 13: Frankenstein and the Human Condition. Can. J. Bioeth 2026;9:134-6. https://doi.org/10.7202/1126631ar.

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Vol. 9 No. 3 (2026): Open Issue

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Art, Culture & Creative Work

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