This book focuses on a selection of internationally known Latin
American films. The chapters are organized around national
categories, grounding the readings not only in the context of
social and political conditions, but also in those of each national
film industry. It is a very useful text for students of the
region's cultural output, as well as for students of film studies
who wish to learn more about the innovative and often controversial
films discussed. Contents: Introduction 1. Cuba: From Memories of
Underdevelopment to Strawberry and Chocolate 2. Mexico: Like Water
for Chocolate and Amores Perros 3. Chile: Searching the Past for
the Future in Amnesia and The Frontier 4. Argentina: The Voyage and
I the Worst of All 5. Brazil: National Identity and the Family in
Pixote and Central Station Conclusion; Filmography; Bibliography;
Index
General
| Imprint: |
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
April 2003 |
| First published: |
March 2003 |
| Authors: |
Deborah Shaw
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 154 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
216 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8264-1485-4 |
| Languages: |
English
|
| Subtitles: |
English
|
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Films, cinema >
Film theory & criticism
|
| LSN: |
0-8264-1485-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780826414854 |
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