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The Italian Cinema Book
Peter Bondanella
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Description for The Italian Cinema Book
Paperback. A comprehensive guide to the key genres, movements, filmmakers, and stars of Italian cinema over the past century. This book brings together the most distinguished scholars, critics and film historians in the field to consider a number of historical, cultural, and theoretical issues, alongside detailed exploration of case studies and key texts. Editor(s): Bondanella, Peter E. Num Pages: 392 pages, b/w halftones. BIC Classification: 1DST; APFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 190 x 22. Weight in Grams: 758.
THE ITALIAN CINEMA BOOK is an essential guide to the most important historical, aesthetic and cultural aspects of Italian cinema, from 1895 to the present day. With contributions from 39 leading international scholars, the book is structured around six chronologically organised sections:
THE SILENT ERA (1895–22)
THE BIRTH OF THE TALKIES AND THE FASCIST ERA (1922–45)
POSTWAR CINEMATIC CULTURE (1945–59)
THE GOLDEN AGE OF ITALIAN CINEMA (1960–80)
AN AGE OF CRISIS, TRANSITION AND CONSOLIDATION (1981 TO THE PRESENT)
NEW DIRECTIONS IN CRITICAL APPROACHES TO ITALIAN CINEMA
Acutely aware of the contemporary 'rethinking' of Italian cinema history, ... Read more
THE ITALIAN CINEMA BOOK is an essential guide to the most important historical, aesthetic and cultural aspects of Italian cinema, from 1895 to the present day. With contributions from 39 leading international scholars, the book is structured around six chronologically organised sections:
THE SILENT ERA (1895–22)
THE BIRTH OF THE TALKIES AND THE FASCIST ERA (1922–45)
POSTWAR CINEMATIC CULTURE (1945–59)
THE GOLDEN AGE OF ITALIAN CINEMA (1960–80)
AN AGE OF CRISIS, TRANSITION AND CONSOLIDATION (1981 TO THE PRESENT)
NEW DIRECTIONS IN CRITICAL APPROACHES TO ITALIAN CINEMA
Acutely aware of the contemporary 'rethinking' of Italian cinema history, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844574049
SKU
V9781844574049
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Ref
99-50
About Peter Bondanella
Peter Bondanella is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature, Film Studies and Italian at Indiana University, USA. He is the author of many celebrated books on Italian literature and cinema, and former president of the American Association for Italian Studies (1984-87). In 2009, he was inducted into the European Academy for Sciences and the Arts for his contributions to Italian ... Read more
Reviews for The Italian Cinema Book
An extraordinary celebration of the rich history of Italian film studies, and a vital reference point for students and researchers alike.
Italian Studies
Dom Holdaway
A beautifully produced volume. This is a publication that beckons us readers to enter its pages, and we do so eagerly and most willingly. Seeing Peter Bondanella's name as editor on the ... Read more
Italian Studies
Dom Holdaway
A beautifully produced volume. This is a publication that beckons us readers to enter its pages, and we do so eagerly and most willingly. Seeing Peter Bondanella's name as editor on the ... Read more