Film and Nationalism (A volume in the Depth of Field Series, edited by Charles Affron, Mirella Jona Affron, and Robert Lyons)

Film and Nationalism examines the ways in which cinema has been considered an arena of conflict and interaction between nations and nationhood. Each section of this volume explores a crucial aspect of the discussion. Is film an effective form of national propaganda? Are films losing the very notion of nationhood, in favor of a generalized, "global" cinematographic culture? What is film's influence over "national character"? In addition, the volume explores the cultural and economic interactions between developed and underdeveloped countries. How have third world nations defined themselves in relation to hegemonic first world cultures, and how have their relations been changed through the dissemination of Western films? Throughout, Alan Williams chooses essays that enhance our understanding of how films help shape our sense of nationhood and self. -- from back cover.

Year

2002

Language

English

Publisher

Rutgers University Press

Editions

2

Pages

261

ISBN

9780813530390

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