Abstract
The article introduces the theory of a ludic acting approach to drama, formulated by the Russian director and drama theorist Anatolij Vasil'ev in the 90s. Subsequently, the array of analytical devices of this theory are applied to Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner the cartoon series produced between the 1940s and the 80s by Warner Bros, directed by Chuck Jones. The analysis outlines some of its dynamic make up and focuses attention on the rich poetic impact of these works. Finally, the essay focuses on the specific dramatic function of acting looking into the camera, seen as a cinematographic analogue of the particular type of "apart" which in the theater is defined as “coup de masque”.
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