Historical Dictionary of Spanish Cinema

by Alberto Mira

Overview

Historical Dictionary of Spanish Cinema covers Spanish cinema, its treasures its constant attempts to break through internationally, reaching out towards universal themes and conventions, and the specific obstacles and opportunities that have shaped the careers of filmmakers and stars.

This book contains a chronology, an introduction, an appendix and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on titles, movements, filmmakers and performers, and genres (such as homosexuality, nuevo cine español or horror). This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Spanish cinema.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538122679
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/04/2019
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	602
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Alberto Mira is a Reader in Film Studies at Oxford Brookes University. He has taught and published extensively on stars, Spanish film, queer cultures, musicals.

Table of Contents

Editor’s Foreword

Preface

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Chronology

Introduction

The Dictionary

Appendix

Bibliography

About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Mira (Oxford Brookes Univ., UK) has produced a timely and detailed reference guide to the cinema of Spain. Beginning with a chronology that encompasses a brief overview of events in Spanish history and major film releases and prizes, the introduction expands on the development of Spanish cinema by period, covering 1896 to 2008. The main body of the work, however, is the extensive dictionary, which presents key Spanish film titles, actors, institutes, and directors....The book's final section—the bibliography—will prove to be extremely useful for students and librarians alike as it organizes comprehensive Spanish and English language criticism and resources by time period, Spanish region, and major directors and actors....Recommended

Choice Reviews

Given the interest in Spanish cinema as a module at academic institutions offering courses in Hispanic studies or cinema studies, the volume is certain of success. It is both an excellent reference source as well as a volume to browse and provides a veritable wealth of information, bringing together in one handy volume material not readily available elsewhere.

Reference Reviews

Mira (Oxford Brookes Univ., UK) has produced a timely and detailed reference guide to the cinema of Spain. Beginning with a chronology that encompasses a brief overview of events in Spanish history and major film releases and prizes, the introduction expands on the development of Spanish cinema by period, covering 1896 to 2008. The main body of the work, however, is the extensive dictionary, which presents key Spanish film titles, actors, institutes, and directors....The book's final section—the bibliography—will prove to be extremely useful for students and librarians alike as it organizes comprehensive Spanish and English language criticism and resources by time period, Spanish region, and major directors and actors....Recommended

Choice

Mira (Oxford Brookes Univ., UK) has produced a timely and detailed reference guide to the cinema of Spain. Beginning with a chronology that encompasses a brief overview of events in Spanish history and major film releases and prizes, the introduction expands on the development of Spanish cinema by period, covering 1896 to 2008. The main body of the work, however, is the extensive dictionary, which presents key Spanish film titles, actors, institutes, and directors....The book's final section—the bibliography—will prove to be extremely useful for students and librarians alike as it organizes comprehensive Spanish and English language criticism and resources by time period, Spanish region, and major directors and actors....Recommended

CHOICE

Given the interest in Spanish cinema as a module at academic institutions offering courses in Hispanic studies or cinema studies, the volume is certain of success. It is both an excellent reference source as well as a volume to browse and provides a veritable wealth of information, bringing together in one handy volume material not readily available elsewhere.

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Given the interest in Spanish cinema as a module at academic institutions offering courses in Hispanic studies or cinema studies, the volume is certain of success. It is both an excellent reference source as well as a volume to browse and provides a veritable wealth of information, bringing together in one handy volume material not readily available elsewhere.

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