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Contemporary New Zealand Cinema: From New Wave to Blockbuster
Roger Hargreaves
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Paperback. Since New Zealand Cinema burst on to the global stage in the late 1970s, it has maintained a high-profile presence, capturing the imagination and enthusiasm of both national and international audiences, through such films as "Vigil", "Whale Rider" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. This title provides an analysis of this fascinating industry. Editor(s): Conrich, Ian; Murray, Stuart. Series: Tauris World Cinema Series. Num Pages: 287 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBN; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
Since New Zealand Cinema burst on to the global stage in the late 1970s, it has maintained a high-profile presence, capturing the imagination and enthusiasm of both national and international audiences, through such films as "Vigil", "Whale Rider" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. "Contemporary New Zealand Cinema" provides an astute and definitive analysis of this fascinating industry. Focusing on industrial and commercial concerns, questions of aesthetics and form, and the cultural debates surrounding nation and identity, the book surveys the full range of filmmaking in New Zealand.It displays the rich diversity of film production in the country, and ... Read more
Since New Zealand Cinema burst on to the global stage in the late 1970s, it has maintained a high-profile presence, capturing the imagination and enthusiasm of both national and international audiences, through such films as "Vigil", "Whale Rider" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. "Contemporary New Zealand Cinema" provides an astute and definitive analysis of this fascinating industry. Focusing on industrial and commercial concerns, questions of aesthetics and form, and the cultural debates surrounding nation and identity, the book surveys the full range of filmmaking in New Zealand.It displays the rich diversity of film production in the country, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
273
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Tauris World Cinema Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845118372
SKU
V9781845118372
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About Roger Hargreaves
Ian Conrich is Director of the Centre for New Zealand Studies, Birkbeck, University of London. Stuart Murray is Senior Lecturer in Postcolonial Literatures at the University of Leeds.
Reviews for Contemporary New Zealand Cinema: From New Wave to Blockbuster
"'This collection is a timely summary of one of the world's youngest film cultures and reflects the vibrancy, resourcefulness and heart of New Zealand filmmaking. A valuable resource.' Gaylene Preston, New Zealand's Filmmaker Laureate 2001 'Comprehensive, provocative and fascinating, this volume is a must for film scholars around the globe who are interested in the unique, challenging and engaging national ... Read more