Contemporary Cinema of Latin America

by Deborah Shaw

Book Overview

This book focuses on a selection of internationally known Latin American films. The chapters are organized around national categories, grounding the readings not only in the context of social and political conditions, but also in those of each national film industry. It is a very useful text for students of the region's cultural output, as well as for students of film studies who wish to learn more about the innovative and often controversial films discussed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826414850
• ISBN13: 9780826414854
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"