| Directory of World Cinema: Russia 2 Contributor(s): Beumers, Birgit (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1783200103 ISBN-13: 9781783200108 Publisher: Intellect (UK) OUR PRICE: $56.43 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Film & Video - Performing Arts | Film - General |
| Dewey: 791.430 |
| Series: Ib - Directory of World Cinema |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.7" W x 9.5" (1.50 lbs) 364 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Soviet and Russian filmmakers have traditionally had uneasy relationships to the concept of genre. This volume rewrites that history by spotlighting some genres not commonly associated with cinema in the region, including Cold War spy movies and science-fiction films; blockbusters and horror films; remakes and adventure films; and chernukha films and serials. Introductory essays establish key aspects of these genres, and directors' biographies provide the background for the key players. Building on the work of its predecessor, which explored cinema from the time of the tsars to the Putin era, this book will be warmly received by the serious film scholar as well as all those who love Russian cinema. Directory of World Cinema: Russia 2 is an essential companion to the filmic legacy of one of the world's most storied countries. |
Contributor Bio(s): Beumers, Birgit: - Birgit Beumers is professor of film studies at the University of Aberystwyth, Wales. She is editor of the journals KinoKultura and Studies in Russian and Soviet Cinema. |