History on film/film on history /
Robert A. Rosenstone
- Second edition
- London : Routledge, Taylor & Francis ; 2012.
- xxvi, 207 pages ; 24 cm.
History on film To see the past Mainstream drama Innovative drama Documentary Telling lives Film maker/historian Engaging the discourse Film on history
"History films have often been criticized by academics and journalists as inaccurate depictions of the past. Yet there is no escaping the fact that blockbuster history films, documentaries and docudramas are increasingly influential in shaping our understanding of historical people and events. The very controversies that erupt over so many historical films are testament to the central role that films play in making history accessible." "Robert A. Rosenstone argues that to leave history films out of the discussion of the meaning of the past is to ignore a major factor in our understanding of past events. He champions the dramatic feature as a legitimate way of doing history, even though it is largely fictional. He examines what history films convey about the past and how they convey it, demonstrating the need to learn how to read and understand this new visual world. Rosenstone integrates detailed analysis of individual history films, including Glory, Reds, October, and Schindler's List."--Jacket
9781408282557
Cine e historia Cine histórico --Historia y crítica Historia en el cine