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Author:   Anke Bernau ,  Bettina Bildhauer ,  Bethan Hirst
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
Imprint:   Manchester University Press
Edition:   NEW IN PAPERBACK
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.327kg
ISBN:  

9780719086472

ISBN 10:   0719086477
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   30 January 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of figures List of contributors Acknowledgments The a-chronology of medieval film (Bettina Bildhauer and Anke Bernau) 1. Cinematic authenticity-effects and medieval art: a paradox (Sarah Salih) 2. Forward into the past: film as a medieval medium (Bettina Bildhauer) 3. A time of translation: linguistic difference and cinematic medievalism (Carol O'Sullivan) 4. 'Poison to the infant, but tonic to the man': timing The Birth of a Nation (Anke Bernau) 5. The medieval imaginary in Italian films (Marcia Landy) 6. Towards a theory of medieval film music (Alison Tara Walker) 7. Border skirmishes: weaving around the Bayeux Tapestry and cinema in Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves and El Cid (Richard Burt) 8. Medieval noir: anatomy of a metaphor (John Ganim) 9. 'Medievalism', the period film and the British past in contemporary cinema (Andrew Higson) Further reading -- .

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At once witty, innovative, and intellectually satisfying, this rich study offers nine interdisciplinary, theoretical, well-wrought essays on films dealing with issues of historicity; film theory and criticism; and related literature, language, and music. -- CHOICE

This important essay collection confirms that 'medieval film' is worthy of intense scholarly scrutiny. The introduction and nine chapters consider medieval history, literature, language, music and culture in light of their uses on film, along with film history, and literary and film criticism. Here the visual meets the visionary and the modern, the medieval: subtitles and soundtracks are considered along with a range of visual and verbal signifieers that convery the medieval world to modern audiences. Martha W. Driver, Professor of English at Pace University. -- .

This important essay collection confirms that 'medieval film' is worthy of intense scholarly scrutiny. The introduction and nine chapters consider medieval history, literature, language, music, and culture in light of their uses on film, along with film history, and literary and film criticism. Here the visual meets the visionary and the modern, the medieval: subtitles and soundtracks are considered along with a range of visual and verbal signifiers that convey the medieval world to modern audiences. -- Martha W. Driver, Professor of English at Pace University At once witty, innovative, and intellectually satisfying, this rich study offers nine interdisciplinary, theoretical, well-wrought essays on films dealing with issues of historicity; film theory and criticism; and related literature, language, and music. -- CHOICE

Author Information

Anke Bernau is lecturer in Medieval Literature and Culture at the University of Manchester|Bettina Bildhauer is Lecturer in German at the University of St Andrews

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