The Epic in Film

From Myth to Blockbuster

Autor*innen

• Constantine Santas

Parameter

• 246 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Film
• Kunst & Kultur

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Exploring the often-overlooked significance of epic films, Constantine Santas challenges the notion that commercial success and artistic merit cannot coexist. He asserts that epic cinema uniquely reflects a nation's aspirations and anxieties, making it a deeply impactful genre. With references to classics like Gone with the Wind and contemporary works like the Matrix trilogy, this book invites film enthusiasts to reevaluate their perceptions and appreciate the depth of storytelling in epic cinema.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Hardcover