Contemporary Cinema of Latin America
Ten Key Films
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:1st Apr '03
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Focusing on a selection of internationally known Latin American films, this title is organized around national categories, grounding the readings not only in the context of social and political conditions, but also in those of each national film industry. It should prove to be a useful text for students of the region's cultural output, as well as for students of film studies who wish to learn more about the innovative and often-controversial films discussed.
Title mention in the British Bulletin of Publications, October 2005 - October 2006
"This book is multifaceted...[T]he films in this study are important not only in national and transnational terms, but also to domestic and international audiences who may find their subject matter of interest and relevant to the human condition. This book is recommended to students of theater and art as well as to the discerning moviegoer." -The Colonial Latin American Historical Review * Blurb from reviewer *
"This clearly organized and readable volume provides critical-analytical readings of ten important Latin American feature films...Frequently and productively drawing on feminist perspectives, Shaw is an astute critics who excels at providing socioeconomic, historical, and political contexts in order to better understand the films under consideration." -Choice * Blurb from reviewer *
ISBN: 9780826414854
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 350g
216 pages