The Czechoslovak New Wave
The Czechoslovak New Wave was originally published in 1985 and was quickly established as the world's leading authoritative English—language text. A study of the most significant movement in post—war Central and East European cinemas, it examines the origins of a movement against the political and cultural developments of the 1960s leading to the Prague Spring of 1968. Peter Hames also summarizes key aspects of Czech and Slovak histories between the wars and in the 1940s and 1950s. Directors discussed include Milos Forman, Jan Svankmajer, Jiri Menzel, Jan Nemec.
1147561625
The Czechoslovak New Wave
The Czechoslovak New Wave was originally published in 1985 and was quickly established as the world's leading authoritative English—language text. A study of the most significant movement in post—war Central and East European cinemas, it examines the origins of a movement against the political and cultural developments of the 1960s leading to the Prague Spring of 1968. Peter Hames also summarizes key aspects of Czech and Slovak histories between the wars and in the 1940s and 1950s. Directors discussed include Milos Forman, Jan Svankmajer, Jiri Menzel, Jan Nemec.
95.0 Out Of Stock
The Czechoslovak New Wave

The Czechoslovak New Wave

by Peter Hames
The Czechoslovak New Wave

The Czechoslovak New Wave

by Peter Hames

Hardcover(second edition)

$95.00 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    Temporarily Out of Stock Online
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

The Czechoslovak New Wave was originally published in 1985 and was quickly established as the world's leading authoritative English—language text. A study of the most significant movement in post—war Central and East European cinemas, it examines the origins of a movement against the political and cultural developments of the 1960s leading to the Prague Spring of 1968. Peter Hames also summarizes key aspects of Czech and Slovak histories between the wars and in the 1940s and 1950s. Directors discussed include Milos Forman, Jan Svankmajer, Jiri Menzel, Jan Nemec.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781904764434
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 06/08/2005
Edition description: second edition
Pages: 288
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Peter Hames is Honorary Research Associate in Film and Media Studies at Staffordshire University. His books include the first edition of The Czechoslovak New Wave and, as editor, Dark Alchemy: The Films of Jan Svankmajer.
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews