Ebook: Projecting the past : ancient Rome, cinema, and history
Author: Wyke Maria
- Tags: Historical films -- History and criticism. Civilization Ancient in motion pictures. Rome -- In motion pictures. Civilisation ancienne au cinéma. Rome au cinéma. Films historiques -- Histoire et critique. Historical films. Motion pictures. Rome (Empire) Historische films. Beeldvorming. C
- Series: New ancient world
- Year: 1997
- Publisher: Routledge
- City: New York, Italien., Rome, Rome au cinéma., Rome (Empire), Römisches Reich <Motiv>, USA
- Language: English
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"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 Read more...
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This volume analyzes the ways in which the Hollywood and Italian film industries have resurrected ancient Rome to address present concerns. Through case studies, the book explores cinema's use of the Read more...
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