Blockbuster History in the New Russia
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- Synopsis
- Seeking to rebuild the Russian film industry after its post-Soviet collapse, directors and producers sparked a revival of nationalist and patriotic sentiment by applying Hollywood techniques to themes drawn from Russian history. Unsettled by the government's move toward market capitalism, Russians embraced these historical blockbusters, packing the American-style multiplexes that sprouted across the country. Stephen M. Norris examines the connections among cinema, politics, economics, history, and patriotism in the creation of "blockbuster history"--the adaptation of an American cinematic style to Russian historical epics.
- Copyright:
- 2012
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- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780253007087
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780253006790
- Publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 04/17/17
- Copyrighted By:
- Stephen M. Norris
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
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- Bookshare Staff
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- This is a copyrighted book.
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