Cinema and Ireland
| Author | : Kevin Rockett |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 303 |
| Release | : 2014-01-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317928577 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317928571 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (571 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Cinema and Ireland by : Kevin Rockett
Download or read book Cinema and Ireland written by Kevin Rockett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This was the first comprehensive study of film production in Ireland from the silent period to the present day, and of representations of Ireland and ‘Irishness’ in native, British, and American films. It remains an authority on the topic. The book focuses on Irish history and politics to examine the context and significance of such films as Irish Destiny, The Quiet Man, Ryan’s Daughter, Man of Aran, Cal, The Courier, and The Dead.