The British Horseracing Film

Representations of the Sport of Kings in British Cinema

Autor*innen

• Stephen Glynn

Parameter

• 172 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Theater

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Focusing on the horseracing genre in British cinema, this book provides an in-depth academic analysis of its production and reception from the 1890s to today. It examines the aesthetic and emotional impact of these films, highlighting the representation of horse owners, riders, bookmakers, and punters. Through detailed textual analysis and contextual histories, it sheds light on the ideological nuances within this popular genre, encompassing a range of film styles from silent shorts to major biopics.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Hardcover