The Cinema of Cuba: Contemporary Film and the Legacy of Revolution Contributor(s): Stock, Ann Marie (Editor), Baron, Guy (Editor), Pitaluga, Antonio Álvarez (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1784538140 ISBN-13: 9781784538149 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $158.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - History | Caribbean & West Indies - Cuba |
Dewey: 791.430 |
LCCN: 2018439337 |
Series: World Cinema |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (1.25 lbs) 336 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Contemporary Cuba is opening up to the rest of the world. Its colonial past and the Communist revolution have left a lasting imprint on society, yet there is a tangible sense of rapid change which is reflected in the island's national cinema. New screen technologies and digital distribution media have supported the efficacy and global reach of Cuban filmmakers whose work, somewhat in lieu of adequate distribution and traditional screening facilities in Cuba itself, is often disseminated via 'flash' (USB memory sticks).Channelling an energetic DIY attitude through grassroots movements and ad-hoc resourcefulness, the new filmmakers of Cuba have inspired the editors of this book to embrace their contagious enthusiasm through essays on authentic Cuban cinema. Whilst the book provides a comprehensive overview of the history behind current practices, it also moves beyond this to examine key case studies as well as 'snapshots' of individuals working within the industry today. Chapters celebrate the shared creativity as well as diversity of Cuban cinema, including both productions of the Cuban Film Institute's (ICAIC) as well as those from the industry margins. |