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Mexican National Cinema
Contributor(s): Noble, Andrea (Author)
ISBN: 0415230098     ISBN-13: 9780415230094
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $161.50  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: November 2005
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Annotation: "Mexican National Cinema "offers an account of the development of Mexican cinema from the intense cultural nationalism of the Mexican Revolution, through the "Golden Age" of the 1940s and the "Nuevo Cine "of the 1960s, to the renaissance in Mexican cinema in the 1990s.
The book moves from broad historical and theoretical context, particularly theories of nation, emergent discourses of "mexicanidad" and the establishment and development of the Mexican industry, towards readings of key film texts and genres. Individual chapters discuss the relationship between Hollywood cinema and Mexican cinema, the stars of the "Golden Age," the role of foreign auteurs in the founding of Mexican cinema, tensions in the industry in the 1960s, and the national and international reception of contemporary films and film-makers. The author then examines the portrayal of Mexican nationhood through critical analysis of film genres including Revolutionary films, machismo and "mexicanidad," the prostitute, and the work of female auteurs.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism
Dewey: 791.430
LCCN: 2005005097
Series: National Cinemas
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.14 lbs) 240 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Mexican
 
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Publisher Description:

From Amores Perros and Y Tu Mama Tambien, this books delves into the development of Mexican cinema from the intense cultural nationalism of the Mexican Revolution, through the 'Golden Age' of the 1930s and 1940s and the 'nuevo cine' of the 1960s, to the renaissance in Mexican cinema in the 1990s.

Individual chapters discuss:

  • the relationship with Hollywood cinema
  • the stars of the Golden Age
  • the role of foreign authors in the founding of Mexican cinema
  • tensions in the industry in the 1960s
  • national and international reception of contemporary film and film-makers.

Examining the portrayal of Mexican nationhood through critical analysis of film genres including revolutionary films, machismo and 'mexicanidad', the prostitute, and the work of female authors, Mexican National Cinema is an excellent addition to all media, film, and cultural studies students.