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Multi–protagonist Film

Gebonden Engels 2010 9781444333930
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The Multi–Protagonist Film is an insightful and provocative introduction to this important new genre. 

Explores the origins and history of one of the most exciting new developments in contemporary film worldwide
Guides readers through the genre s central characteristics and conventions, as well as it′s evolution and cultural relevance
Provides a theoretical framework that is developed through the analysis several films, including Grand Hotel, Singles,  American Pie, Short Cuts, and Syriana. 
Reveals the duality of the genre′s contemporary preoccupations:  the impact of globalization on human lives versus the current state of intimate affairs, the crisis of marriage, and the proliferation of sexual choices

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ISBN13:9781444333930
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:176

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List of Plates.
<p>Acknowledgements.</p>
<p>Introduction.</p>
<p>1 A Brief History of the Multi–Protagonist Film.</p>
<p>2 Theorizing the Multi–Protagonist Film.</p>
<p>3 An Early Experiment: Grand Hotel.</p>
<p>4 Short Cuts and the Consolidation of a Genre.</p>
<p>5 Adolescent Tapestries: American Pie.</p>
<p>6 Intimacy Multiplies: Singles.</p>
<p>7 Global Thrills: Syriana.</p>
<p>Conclusion.</p>
<p>References.</p>
<p>Index.</p>

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