British National Cinema

Informationen zum Autor Sarah Street, Sarah Street Klappentext The eclectic nature of British cinema is explored in this examination of genres from the Ealing comedies to heritage films. Viewed against the social, financial and political background, this is an indespensible evaluation of British cinema. Zusammenfassung The eclectic nature of British cinema is explored in this examination of genres from the Ealing comedies to heritage films. Viewed against the social, financial and political background, this is an indespensible evaluation of British cinema. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of plates, Acknowledgements, Introduction: British national cinema, 1 The fiscal politics of film, 2 Studios, directors and genres, 3 Genres from austerity to affluence, 4 Genres in transition: 1970s to 1990s, 5 Contemporary British cinema, 6 Acting and stars, 7 Borderlines I: Modernism and British cinema, 8 Borderlines II: Counter-cinema and independence, Conclusion, Notes, Bibliography, Subject index, Name index, Index of films and television programmes

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Street, Sarah (University of Bristol Street, Sarah Street Street, Street Sarah
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.08.2008
• EAN: 9780415384216
• ISBN: 978-0-415-38421-6
• No. of pages: 296
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 19 mm
• Series: National Cinemas; National Cinemas
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Entertainment, Films, cinema, United Kingdom, Great Britain, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General, Film, TV and Radio industries, Cinema Industry