Blockbuster History in the New Russia

Blockbuster History in the New Russia
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 407
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ISBN-10 : 9780253006790
ISBN-13 : 0253006791
Rating : 4/5 (791 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Blockbuster History in the New Russia by : Stephen M. Norris

Download or read book Blockbuster History in the New Russia written by Stephen M. Norris and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeking to rebuild the Russian film industry after its post-Soviet collapse, directors and producers sparked a revival of nationalist and patriotic sentiment by applying Hollywood techniques to themes drawn from Russian history. Unsettled by the government's move toward market capitalism, Russians embraced these historical blockbusters, packing the American-style multiplexes that sprouted across the country. Stephen M. Norris examines the connections among cinema, politics, economics, history, and patriotism in the creation of "blockbuster history"—the adaptation of an American cinematic style to Russian historical epics.


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