Contemporary Russian Cinema

Symbols of a New Era

von Vlad Strukov

304 Seiten, Hardcover

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Explores the symbolic mode in relation to contemporary Russian filmOne of the first books to explore Russian cinema in the new millennium, this volume captures the emergence of a new cinematic sensibility and interprets it through the framework of the symbolic mode. Analysing films by established directors such as Sokurov, Zviagintsev and Zel'dovich, as well as lesser-known filmmakers like Balabanov, Fedorchenko and Kalatozishvili, Contemporary Russian Cinema: Symbols of a New Era explores the particular style of film presentation that has emerged in Russia since 2000, characterised by its use of highly abstract concepts and visual language. Whether directed towards a mystical world, or even towards an afterlife, the symbolic mode defines the emergence of a specific mindscape which has escaped previous representational forms and is intrinsically linked to Russia's dramatic political and economic development since the turn of the 21st century.Key Features- Offers a new perspective on contemporary film in the symbolic mode- Provides a thorough examination of works by established directors such as Sokurov, Zviagintsev and Zel'dovich, as well as lesser-known filmmakers like Balabanov, Fedorchenko and Kalatozishvili

• Themen: Kunst Darstellende Künste Film, Kino Technische Kenntnisse und Hintergrundwissen
• ISBN: 9781474407649
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.04.2016
• Größe: 239 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Edinburgh University Press