The Contemporary Western

An American Genre Post-9/11

von John White

208 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The September 11th attacks in 2001 and the subsequent 'War on Terror' have had a profound effect on American cinema, and the contemporary Western is no exception. In this book, John White explores how films such as Open Range, True Grit and Jane Got a Gun reinforce a conservative myth of America exceptionalism; endorsing the use of extreme force in dealing with enemies and highlighting the importance of defending the homeland. Placing their characters within a dark world of confusion and horror, these films reflect the United States' post-9/11 uncertainties, and the conflict between civilised values and the brutality employed to defend them.

• Themen: Kunst Darstellende Künste Film, Kino Filmgenres
• ISBN: 9781474427937
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.02.2021
• Größe: 230 x 157 mm
• Verlag: Edinburgh University Press