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Irish Film: The Emergence of a Contemporary Cinema
Martin McLoone
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Description for Irish Film: The Emergence of a Contemporary Cinema
Paperback. Explores the dominant images of the Irish found in the cinemas of the United States and Britain and considers the ways in which Irish-made films might be said to offer a response to them. This book offers detailed readings of a wide range of key films including "The Butcher Boy" (1998), "Patriot Games" (1993), and "Angela's Ashes" (2000). Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; APFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 458.
This is an exploration of the representation of Ireland and the Irish in British and US cinemas, as well as Irish made films. The book offers readings of a wide range of key films such as The Butcher Boy (1998), Patriot Games (1993) and Angela's Ashes (2000). It discusses the range of Irish cinematic productions from the low budget to the bigger Hollywood productions and looks at the second cinema of directors such as Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan where medium-sized budgets allow for creative control in Ireland. With debates about national ... Read more
This is an exploration of the representation of Ireland and the Irish in British and US cinemas, as well as Irish made films. The book offers readings of a wide range of key films such as The Butcher Boy (1998), Patriot Games (1993) and Angela's Ashes (2000). It discusses the range of Irish cinematic productions from the low budget to the bigger Hollywood productions and looks at the second cinema of directors such as Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan where medium-sized budgets allow for creative control in Ireland. With debates about national ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
BFI Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780851707938
SKU
V9780851707938
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About Martin McLoone
MARTIN MCLOONE
Reviews for Irish Film: The Emergence of a Contemporary Cinema
A fascinating book . . . provides stimulating perspectives on recent Irish history and contributes to wider debates about nationalism and cultural identity.
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