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The Film Factory
Russian and Soviet Cinema in Documents 1896-1939
Edited by Richard Taylor and Ian Christie
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Book Presentation:
The Film Factory provides a comprehensive documentary history of Russian and Soviet cinema. It provokes a major reassessment of conventional Western understanding of Soviet cinema. Based on extensive research and in original translation, the documents selected illustrate both the aesthetic and political development of Russian and Soviet cinema, from its beginnings as a fairground novelty in 1896 to its emergence as a mass medium of entertainment and propaganda on the eve of World War II.
About the authors:
Richard Taylor is Reader in Politics and Russian Studies at the University of Wales, Swansea, and Ian Christie is Head of Special Projects at the British Film Institute.
Press Reviews:
"This superbly illustrated, readable and authoritative work is a major step in the revision of Soviet film history and will be an indispensable starting point for anyone seeking to understand that history." TLS
`... this invaluable book ... informative and well-written comments of the editors ... an essential starting point for viewing and discussion.' - D.J. Wenden, Historical Journal of Film Radio & Television
` ... Richard Taylor's and Ian Christie's excellent scholarly work ... very worthy of attention and highly illuminating ...' - Anthony Smith, The Sunday Times
` ... a fascinating contribution to the debate ...' - Financial Times
See the publisher website: Routledge
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