Latin American Cinema - Essays on Modernity, Gender and National Identity (Paperback, Annotated edition)

Renewed interest in the Latin American film industry has opened a host of paths of scholarly exploration. Productions from different countries reflect particular social attitudes, political climates and self-conceptions, and must be considered separately and as a whole. The search for national self-identity is a key component of Latin American films in a time of decreasing cultural diversity and pressures to westernize. Globalization and falling government support have fueled cross-border collaborations, calling into question the idea of a movie's ""nationality,"" and leaving some nation's film industries on the brink of collapse. Whether thriving or barely surviving, struggling to remain distinct or embracing globalization on its own terms, addressing the government or society, Latin American cinema remains vibrant, offering a wealth of material to scholars of all stripes. These collected essays explore important elements of Latin American cinema and its associated national film industries. The first section of essays examines the impact of modernization on both Latin American screen images and the industry itself, offering modern and historical perspectives. The second section focuses on filmmakers who deal with issues of gender and sexuality, whether sexual transgression, the role of female characters, or societal attitudes towards sex and nudity. The final section of essays discuss the relationship between national identity and the Latin American film industry: how movies are used to create a sense of self; Uruguay's ongoing identity crisis; and Brazil's use of Hollywood's stereotypical depiction of the country to sell itself back to Americans. Photographs and an annotated bibliography accompany each essay, and an index supplements the text.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2005
First published:	February 2005
Editors:	Lisa Shaw • Stephanie Dennison
Dimensions:	234 x 157 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	228
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-2004-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-2004-9
Barcode:	9780786420049

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