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Realism in Greek Cinema: From the Post-War Period to the Present
Vrasidas Karalis
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Description for Realism in Greek Cinema: From the Post-War Period to the Present
Hardback. Series: Tauris World Cinema Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 26 bw integrated. BIC Classification: 1DVC; 1DVG; APF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 454.
The history of Greek cinema post-1945 is best understood through the stories of its most internationally celebrated and influential directors. Focusing on the works of six major filmmakers active from just after WWII to the present day, with added consideration of many others, this book examines the development of cinema as an art form in the social and political contexts of Greece. Insights on gender in film, minority cinemas, stylistic richness and the representation of historical trauma are afforded by close readings of the work and life of such luminaries as Michael Cacoyannis, Nikos Koundouros, Yannis Dalianidis, Theo Angelopoulos, Antouanetta ... Read more
The history of Greek cinema post-1945 is best understood through the stories of its most internationally celebrated and influential directors. Focusing on the works of six major filmmakers active from just after WWII to the present day, with added consideration of many others, this book examines the development of cinema as an art form in the social and political contexts of Greece. Insights on gender in film, minority cinemas, stylistic richness and the representation of historical trauma are afforded by close readings of the work and life of such luminaries as Michael Cacoyannis, Nikos Koundouros, Yannis Dalianidis, Theo Angelopoulos, Antouanetta ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
Tauris World Cinema Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780767291
SKU
V9781780767291
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About Vrasidas Karalis
Vrasidas Karalis is Sir Nicholas Laurantus Professor and Chair of Department for Modern Greek at the University of Sydney, Australia. He has published extensively on Greek political life, Greek cinema, European cinema, Byzantine historiography and contemporary political philosophy. Most recently, he has authored A History of Greek Cinema (2012) and co-edited collections on Hannah Arendt and Antigone Kefala.
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