Projecting the past
Subtitle: ancient Rome, cinema, and history
By: Maria Wyke.
Series: The new ancient world
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 237
Subjects: Historical films -- History and criticism.; Civilization, Ancient, in motion pictures.; Rome -- In motion pictures.
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.
Notes: Filmography: p. 212-216.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-229) and index.