When the World Laughs: Film Comedy East and West

by William V Costanzo and William V. Costanzo

Book Overview

When the World Laughs is a book about the intersection of humor, history, and culture. It explores how film comedy, one of the world's most popular movie genres, reflects the values and beliefs of those who enjoy its many forms, its most enduring characters and stories, its most entertaining routines and funniest jokes. What people laugh at in Europe, Africa, or the Far East reveals important truths about their differences and common bonds. By investigating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190925000
• ISBN13: 9780190925000
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"