Constantine Santas, James M. Wilson, Maria Colavito

The Encyclopedia of Epic Films

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This resource contains reviews of every major production considered to be an epic film. Entries consider the characteristics of what makes an epic, including length, structure, spectacular special effects, and themes involving heroic figures and storylines relating episodes essential to the history of a race or nation. Major Hollywood and European productions from the silent era to the present day are covered. Arranged alphabetically by title, each main entry contains a synopsis of the film, principal production information, and a critical analysis.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 714
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. März 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 42mm
• Gewicht: 1517g
• ISBN-13: 9780810882478
• ISBN-10: 0810882477
• Artikelnr.: 39358986

Autorenporträt

By Constantine Santas; James M. Wilson; Maria Colavito and Djoymi Baker

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments Introduction Films A to Z Appendix A: Superhero and
Franchise Epics Appendix B: Foreign-Language Epics Appendix C: Epics Made
for Television Appendix D: Who's Who among Directors and Their Work
Selected Bibliography Index About the Authors