Brief Encounters by Stephen Bourne

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An examination of lesbian and gays in British cinema, this book explores a range of lesbian and gay screen images from such films as "Soldiers of the King", "Pygmalion", "Dangerous Moonlight", "Blithe Spirit", "Brief Encounter", and "The Servant", revealing a vital, varied and sensuous cinema.

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Brief Encounters by Stephen Bourne

An examination of lesbian and gays in British cinema, this book explores a range of lesbian and gay screen images from such diverse films as "Soldiers of the King", "Pygmalion", "Dangerous Moonlight", "Blithe Spirit", "Brief Encounter", and "The Servant", revealing a vital, varied and sensuous cinema. Arranged chronologically, and examining performers, directors and over 150 famous, half-remembered and forgotten films, the book forms a celebration of the contribution of gays and lesbians to British cinema culture. It includes an appendix of gay men's reactions to "Victim", the landmark Dirk Bogart film.
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ISBN 13 9780304332861
ISBN 10 0304332860
Title Brief Encounters
Author Stephen Bourne
Series Film Studies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1996-10-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.