Film Festivals From European Geopolitics to Global Cinephilia

Film festivals are hugely popular events that attract lovers of cinema worldwide. Focusing on the world’s most famous festivals – Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Rotterdam – Film Festivals tells the story of a phenomenon that began in the midst of geopolitical disputes in war-torn Europe. De Valck shows...

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Main Author: de Valck, Marijke
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Amsterdam University Press 04.12.2007
Taylor & Francis Group
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Film Culture in Transition
Subjects:
AUP Wetenschappelijk
Europe
FIL
Film festivals
Film Studies
Film, Media, and Communication
History & Criticism
Performing Arts
PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / General
South
Films, cinema
PERFORMING ARTS
South
FIL
General
Film, Media, and Communication
AUP Wetenschappelijk
Film & Video
ISBN:9789053562161, 9053562168, 9048506727, 9789053561928, 9789048506729, 9053561927
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Summary:Film festivals are hugely popular events that attract lovers of cinema worldwide. Focusing on the world’s most famous festivals – Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Rotterdam – Film Festivals tells the story of a phenomenon that began in the midst of geopolitical disputes in war-torn Europe. De Valck shows how festivals turned the odds into advantages and developed into a successful global network. Taking into account the oft multilateral influences of major actors, such as Hollywood, the avant-garde and political/economic agenda’s, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of film festivals. A must-read for everyone interested in quality film cultures that revolve around cultural value, aesthetic innovation and socio-political relevance.
Bibliography:MODID-d66f183fd58:Amsterdam University Press
ISBN:9789053562161
9053562168
9048506727
9789053561928
9789048506729
9053561927
DOI:10.1515/9789048506729