War and Film by James Chapman
From the onset of the film medium, directors have found war an endlessly compelling and fruitful subject for their art. This title examines the issues of truthfulness and realism that arise in depictions of war, whether in the supposed truth telling of war documentaries or Hollywood battle scenes that are more realistic than the real thing.
Given its size, its breadth of coverage in terms of both films and wars is truly impressiveThis is a testament to James Chapman's expansive knowledge of the subject and astute abililty to select just the right examples to make his points ... essential reading for anyone interested in the subject, from the general reader to the specialist. Film and History a well-researched and lively discussion ... Times Literary Supplement
James Chapman is Professor of Film Studies at the University of Leicester. His previous books include Licence To Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films (1999/2024) and British Comics (2011).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861893475 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861893477 |
| Title | War and Film |
| Author | James Chapman |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 2007-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
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