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Projecting the past : ancient Rome, cinema, and history

By Maria , Wyke

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
1997
ISBN
9780415906135, 041590613X, 9780415906142, 0415906148
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3377992 bytes)
Series
New ancient world
Pages
237\459
Time added
2015-12-23 22:00:00
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Description

"Brought vividly to life on screen, the myth of ancient Rome resonates through modern popular culture. Projecting the Past examines how the cinematic traditions of Hollywood and Italy have resurrected ancient Rome to address the concerns of the present. The book engages contemporary debates about the nature of the classical tradition, definitions of history, and the place of the past in historical film"--Publisher description. Read more... Abstract: This volume analyzes the ways in which the Hollywood and Italian film industries have resurrected ancient Rome to address present concerns. Through case studies, the book explores cinema's use of the past to excavate present issues of nationhood, colonialism, gender and cinema itself. Read more...

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