Czech and Slovak Cinema: Theme and Tradition

Traditions in World Cinema

by Peter Hames

The first study in English to examine key themes and traditions of Czech and Slovak cinema. Linking interwar and postwar cinemas together with developments during the post-Communist period, the volume considers interactions among theme, genre, and visual style and the way in which a range of styles and traditions has extended across different historical periods and political regimes. Czech and Slovak cinema are a unique avenue into Central European film history.

Genres: Film, Nonfiction

272 pages, Hardcover

First published May 31, 2009

About the author

Peter Hames is Honorary Research Associate in Film and Media Studies at Staffordshire University. His books include The Czechoslovak New WaveDark Alchemy: The FIlms of Jan Svankmajer.

Reviews

[Alan Alves · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book if you interested in understood a new world in the cinema complex and large world.