Homo Viator in Contemporary European Comedy Movies

Homo Viator in Contemporary European Comedy Movies explores the largely unexamined theme of travel and vacation in contemporary European film comedies produced mainly after 1989. Despite their box office success, scholarly work on this topic is scarce. Authors Artur Skweres and Adam Domalewski aim to fill this gap by examining how Europeans' comedic journeys prepare viewers for encounters with the unknown, bridging the familiar with the unusual or strange. The book is divided into two parts: the first focuses on the traveler (homo viator) and their quest for ideals, self-improvement, and humorous escapades; the second on the comedic effects of changing residences and the challenges of new environments. By analyzing a wide range of films, the book demonstrates how travel serves as a source of humor, reflection, and cultural dialogue, highlighting the comical appeal of Europeans in transit.