Bringing History to Life through Film - The Art of Cinematic Storytelling (Hardcover)

Whether re-creating an actual event or simply being set in a bygone era, films have long taken liberties with the truth. While some members of the audience can appreciate a movie without being distracted by historical inaccuracies, other viewers are more discerning. From revered classics like Gone with the Wind to recent award winners like Argo, Hollywood films often are taken to task for their loose adherence to the facts. But what obligation do filmmakers have to the truth when trying to create a two-hour piece of entertainment? In Bringing History to Life through Film: The Art of Cinematic Storytelling, Kathryn Anne Morey brings together essays that explore the controversial issue of film as a purveyor of history. Examining a range of films, including highly regarded features like The Last of the Mohicans and Pan's Labyrinth, as well as blockbuster franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean, chapters demonstrate that the debate surrounding the role of history on film is still as raw as ever. Organized in five sections, these essays discuss the myths and realities of history as they are portrayed on film, from "Nostalgic Utopias" to "Myths and Fairy Tales." The fourteen chapters shed light on how films both convey and distort historical realities to capture the "essence" of the past rather than the past itself. Ultimately, they consider what role cinema plays as the quintessential historical storyteller. In addition to cinema and media studies, this book will appeal to scholars of history and fans of a wide range of cinematic genres.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Film and History
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	December 2013
Editors:	Kathryn Anne Morey
Dimensions:	238 x 152 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	298
ISBN-13:	978-1-4422-2963-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > Film theory & criticism Promotions
LSN:	1-4422-2963-2
Barcode:	9781442229631

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