Directory Of World Cinema
Publisher: Intellect (UK)
Published: 2012
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
ISBN-13: 9781841506180
Description: This book is part of the 'Directory of World Cinema' series. It includes contributions from some of the leading academics and emerging young scholars in the field and features reviews of important recent films and film recommendations from a range of genres for those interested in watching more Latin American cinema. From the interior drama of Lucrecia Martel's 'The Headless Woman' to the frightful fantasy of Guillermo del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'Hellboy' movies, Latin American cinema covers a vast landscape not only in terms of geography but also in terms of its genres and concerns. Opens with a section that spotlights key elements in the world of contemporary Latin American cinema, including film festivals, cross-cultural collaboration, and computer-generated animation.