“Bound” (1996) – Gorgio Agamben vs. William Connolly

In this post I seek to examine Andy and Larry Wachowski’s film “Bound” from the perspective (once again) of Giorgio Agamben. This time I want to go over the scene where Caesar kills Gino (played by Richard Sarafian). I suggest that Caesar’s ability to kill Gino is a good illustration of the figure of homo sacer within the sovereign. I want to then consider  William Connolly’s criticism of Agamben, and relate that back to the film – showing how there is