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New Zealand Cinema: Interpreting the Past

By Barry Keith Grant , Alistair Fox , Hilary Radner

Book information

Publisher
Intellect Ltd
Year
2011
ISBN
1841504254, 9781841504254
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6347555 bytes)
Pages
350\354
Time added
2014-12-28 16:11:33

Description

New Zealand has produced one of the world’s most vibrant film cultures, a reflection of the country’s evolving history and the energy and resourcefulness of its people. From early silent features like The Te Kooti Trail to recent films such as River Queen, this book examines the role of the cinema of New Zealand in building a shared sense of national identity. The works of key directors, including Peter Jackson, Jane Campion, and Vincent Ward, are here introduced in a new light, and select films are given in-depth coverage. Among the most informative accounts of New Zealand’s fascinating national cinema, this will be a must for film scholars around the globe.

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