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Polish Cinema - A History (Paperback, 2nd edition): Marek Haltof Polish Cinema - A History (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Marek Haltof
R843 R753 Discovery Miles 7 530 Save R90 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 2002, Marek Haltof's seminal volume was the first comprehensive English-language study of Polish cinema, providing a much-needed survey of one of Europe's most distinguished-yet unjustly neglected-film cultures. Since then, seismic changes have reshaped Polish society, European politics, and the global film industry. This thoroughly revised and updated edition takes stock of these dramatic shifts to provide an essential account of Polish cinema from the nineteenth century to today, covering such renowned figures as Kieslowski, Skolimowski, and Wajda along with vastly expanded coverage of documentaries, animation, and television, all set against the backdrop of an ever-more transnational film culture.

Polish Film and the Holocaust - Politics and Memory (Paperback): Marek Haltof Polish Film and the Holocaust - Politics and Memory (Paperback)
Marek Haltof
R836 Discovery Miles 8 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

During World War II Poland lost more than six million people, including about three million Polish Jews who perished in the ghettos and extermination camps built by Nazi Germany in occupied Polish territories. This book is the first to address the representation of the Holocaust in Polish film and does so through a detailed treatment of several films, which the author frames in relation to the political, ideological, and cultural contexts of the times in which they were created. Following the chronological development of Polish Holocaust films, the book begins with two early classics: Wanda Jakubowska's The Last Stage (1948) and Aleksander Ford's Border Street (1949), and next explores the Polish School period, represented by Andrzej Wajda's A Generation (1955) and Andrzej Munk's The Passenger (1963). Between 1965 and 1980 there was an "organized silence" regarding sensitive Polish-Jewish relations resulting in only a few relevant films until the return of democracy in 1989 when an increasing number were made, among them Krzysztof Kieslowski's Decalogue 8 (1988), Andrzej Wajda's Korczak (1990), Jan Jakub Kolski's Keep Away from the Window (2000), and Roman Polanski's The Pianist (2002). An important contribution to film studies, this book has wider relevance in addressing the issue of Poland's national memory.

Polish Film and the Holocaust - Politics and Memory (Hardcover, New): Marek Haltof Polish Film and the Holocaust - Politics and Memory (Hardcover, New)
Marek Haltof
R2,744 Discovery Miles 27 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

."..the author has identified a significant and little examined subject for study, and displays a deep knowledge of it... Where previously the issue of Polish film and the Holocaust had been addressed in single articles or chapters on the depiction of the Holocaust in particular films, here, for the first time we have a history." Jeremy Hicks, University of London

During World War II Poland lost more than six million people, including about three million Polish Jews who perished in the ghettos and extermination camps built by Nazi Germany in occupied Polish territories. This book is the first to address the representation of the Holocaust in Polish film and does so through a detailed treatment of several films, which the author frames in relation to the political, ideological, and cultural contexts of the times in which they were created. Following the chronological development of Polish Holocaust films, the book begins with two early classics: Wanda Jakubowska's "The Last Stage" (1948) and Aleksander Ford's "Border Street" (1949), and next explores the Polish School period, represented by Andrzej Wajda's "A Generation" (1955) and Andrzej Munk's "The Passenger" (1963). Between 1965 and 1980 there was an "organized silence" regarding sensitive Polish-Jewish relations resulting in only a few relevant films until the return of democracy in 1989 when an increasing number were made, among them Krzysztof Kie lowski's "Decalogue 8" (1988), Andrzej Wajda's "Korczak" (1990), Jan Jakub Kolski's "Keep Away from the Window" (2000), and Roman Pola ski's "The Pianist" (2002). An important contribution to film studies, this book has wider relevance in addressing the issue of Poland's national memory.

Marek Haltof is Professor at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. His recent books include the "Historical Dictionary of Polish Cinema" (2007), "Australian Cinema: The Screen Construction of Australia" (in Polish, 2005), "The Cinema of Krzysztof Kie lowski: Variations on Destiny and Chance" (2004), and "Polish National Cinema" (2002).

Historical Dictionary of Polish Cinema (Hardcover, Second Edition): Marek Haltof Historical Dictionary of Polish Cinema (Hardcover, Second Edition)
Marek Haltof
R2,935 Discovery Miles 29 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In 1902, scientist and inventor Kazimierz Proszynski made the first Polish narrative film, The Return of a Merry Fellow. Since then, the Polish film industry has produced a diverse body of work, ranging from patriotic melodramas and epic adaptations of the national literary canon to Yiddish cinema and films portraying the corrupt side of communism. Poland has produced several internationally known films, including Andrzej Wajda's war trilogy, A Generation (1955), Kanal (1957), and Ashes and Diamonds (1958); Roman Polanski's Knife in the Water (1962); and Andrzej Munk's The Passenger (1963). Often performing specific political and cultural duties for their nation, Polish filmmakers were well aware of their role as educators, entertainers, social activists, and political leaders. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Polish Cinema fills the gap in film scholarship, presenting an extensive factual survey of Polish film. Through a chronology; an introductory essay; appendixes, a bibliography; and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on films, directors, actors, producers, and film institutions, a balanced picture of the richness of Polish cinema is presented. Readers with professional interest in cinema will welcome this new work, which will enhance senior undergraduate or postgraduate courses in film studies.

Polish Cinema - A History (Hardcover, Revised Ed): Marek Haltof Polish Cinema - A History (Hardcover, Revised Ed)
Marek Haltof
R3,646 Discovery Miles 36 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 2002, Marek Haltof's seminal volume was the first comprehensive English-language study of Polish cinema, providing a much-needed survey of one of Europe's most distinguished-yet unjustly neglected-film cultures. Since then, seismic changes have reshaped Polish society, European politics, and the global film industry. This thoroughly revised and updated edition takes stock of these dramatic shifts to provide an essential account of Polish cinema from the nineteenth century to today, covering such renowned figures as Kieslowski, Skolimowski, and Wajda along with vastly expanded coverage of documentaries, animation, and television, all set against the backdrop of an ever-more transnational film culture.

The A to Z of Polish Cinema (Paperback): Marek Haltof The A to Z of Polish Cinema (Paperback)
Marek Haltof
R1,248 Discovery Miles 12 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In 1902, scientist and inventor Kazimierz Proszynski made the first Polish narrative film, The Return of a Merry Fellow (Powrot Birbanta). Since then, the Polish film industry has produced a diverse body of work, ranging from patriotic melodramas and epic adaptations of the national literary canon to Yiddish cinema and films portraying the corrupted side of communism. Poland has produced several internationally known films, including Andrzej Wajda's war trilogy, A Generation (1955), Kanal (1957), and Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Roman Polanski's Knife in the Water (1962), and Andrzej Munk's The Passenger (1963). Often performing specific political and cultural duties for their nation, Polish filmmakers were well aware of their role as educators, entertainers, social activists, and political leaders. The A to Z of Polish Cinema fills the gap in film scholarship, presenting an extensive factual survey of Polish film. Through its chronology, introductory essay, appendixes, bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries on films, directors, actors, producers, and film institutions, a balanced picture of the richness of Polish cinema is presented. Readers with professional interest in cinema will welcome this new work, which would be useful for any senior undergraduate or post-graduate courses in film studies.

The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski (Paperback): Marek Haltof The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski (Paperback)
Marek Haltof
R501 R455 Discovery Miles 4 550 Save R46 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since his death in 1996, Krzysztof Kieslowski has remained the best-known contemporary Polish filmmaker and one of the most popular and respected European directors, internationally renowned for his ambitious "Decalogue" and "Three Colors" trilogy.

In this new addition to the Directors'Cuts series, Marek Haltof provides a comprehensive study of Kieslowski's cinema, discussing industrial practices in Poland and stressing that the director did not fit the traditional image of a "great" East-Central European auteur. He draws a fascinating portrait of the stridently independent director's work, noting that Kieslowski was not afraid to express unpopular views in film or in life. Haltof also shows how the director's work remains unique in the context of Polish documentary and narrative cinema.

The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski (Hardcover): Marek Haltof The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski (Hardcover)
Marek Haltof
R1,839 Discovery Miles 18 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since his death in 1996, Krzysztof Kieslowski has remained the best-known contemporary Polish filmmaker and one of the most popular and respected European directors, internationally renowned for his ambitious "Decalogue" and "Three Colors" trilogy.

In this new addition to the Directors'Cuts series, Marek Haltof provides a comprehensive study of Kieslowski's cinema, discussing industrial practices in Poland and stressing that the director did not fit the traditional image of a "great" East-Central European auteur. He draws a fascinating portrait of the stridently independent director's work, noting that Kieslowski was not afraid to express unpopular views in film or in life. Haltof also shows how the director's work remains unique in the context of Polish documentary and narrative cinema.

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