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Foundational Films: Early Cinema and Modernity Brazil

Foundational Films: Early Cinema and Modernity Brazil in Bloomington, MN

Current price: $95.00
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Foundational Films: Early Cinema and Modernity Brazil

Foundational Films: Early Cinema and Modernity Brazil in Bloomington, MN

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Size: Hardcover

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In her authoritative new book, Maite Conde introduces readers to the crucial early years of Brazilian cinema. Focusing on silent films released during the First Republic (1889-1930),
Foundational Films
explores how the medium became implicated in a larger project to transform Brazil into a modern nation. Analyzing an array of cinematic forms, from depictions of contemporary life and fan magazines, to experimental avant-garde productions, Conde demonstrates the distinct ways in which Brazil’s early film culture helped to project a new image of the country.
In her authoritative new book, Maite Conde introduces readers to the crucial early years of Brazilian cinema. Focusing on silent films released during the First Republic (1889-1930),
Foundational Films
explores how the medium became implicated in a larger project to transform Brazil into a modern nation. Analyzing an array of cinematic forms, from depictions of contemporary life and fan magazines, to experimental avant-garde productions, Conde demonstrates the distinct ways in which Brazil’s early film culture helped to project a new image of the country.
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