Avant-garde to New Wave

Czechoslovak Cinema, Surrealism and the Sixties

Autor*innen

• Jonathan L. Owen

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Film
• Filmthema
• Kunst & Kultur
• Sachbücher
• Tschechische Literatur

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The book delves into the Czech New Wave's artistic achievements during the 1960s, highlighting the movement's engagement with avant-garde traditions, particularly Surrealism. It examines the political ramifications of this influence through a detailed analysis of notable films, including the Oscar-winning Closely Observed Trains and the provocative Daisies. The exploration is enriched by a historical context of the Czech avant-garde and the cultural and political environment of the time, providing a comprehensive understanding of this significant cinematic period.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Einband: Hardcover