The Epic in Film: From Myth to Blockbuster

The Epic in Film: From Myth to Blockbuster
ISBN-10
0742555291
ISBN-13
9780742555297
Category
Epic films
Pages
258
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Author
Constantine Santas

Description

Encourages us to wonder why critics have routinely dismissed the epic film. This work argues that blockbuster and artistic are not mutually exclusive terms and that epic film is an inherently profound genre in its ability to tap into a nation's dreams and fears.

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