Intended for students, teachers and fans of Spanish cinema, this text provides an analysis of some of the main trends and issues which have characterized Spanish cinema since the 1970s, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s.
Focusing on the developments over the last twenty years in Spain, this stimulating book contains twenty-eight original essays, by recognized specialists, that offer a new interdisciplinary approach to contemporary Spanish culture and society. Combining overviews and case studies, the essaysrange widely over a diverse series of topic areas, including race, nationalism and identity, the media, gender and sex, religion, sport, and shopping. By providing students, scholars, and general readers entrance to the key debates and issues involved in contemporary Spanish culture, this volumerepresents a crucial landmark in the ongoing definition of the new field of Spanish Cultural Studies.
His elder daughter was all he-and a number of other men-found they wanted in a woman, and Lily soon learned to use her good looks and lively personality to the best advantage. But she was also hard-working and practical and, in her lifetime, held down a number of jobs which, in those times, women were not expected to be able to do. Was it a good life? Depends on what is meant by 'good.' Looking back, Lily would probably say there were plenty of good times, and more than a few regrets. But at least she lived it to the full. In every way. Here is her story.
In all great novels the main characters shine with brilliance. Jane Austin’s 'Pride and Prejudice' is no exception: Elizabeth Bennet was her author’s favourite heroine; Mr Darcy every woman’s favourite hero. Other characters weave through the story to delight, amuse or annoy in varying proportions. But what of those minor characters who remain in the shadows and seem to exist only to pull a few threads of the story into place?Miss Anne de Bourgh is one such. Described as ‘a little creature, sickly and cross, thin and small’ her function for her author seems to be to provide the greatest possible contrast to the sparkling Elizabeth and instil in the reader a sense of rightness of Elizabeth’s marriage to Darcy. Poor insignificant little Anne could never hope to match him half so well.Yet, she was the grand-daughter of an earl, the daughter of a baronet and an over-bearing, arrogant and at times, ill-mannered mother. She was also heiress to a great estate and a considerable fortune.So why was she such a pathetic creature? What kind of man was Sir Lewis, and what became of him? Who were the other members of her family? What was her childhood? And what happened to her?This is her story.
Known for his spectacular imagery, memorable soundtracks and challenging subject matter, Alejandro Amenabar makes a serious and socially aware 'middlebrow' cinema designed for global audiences. This is the first full- length study in English of the director's shorts and feature films, including Abre los ojos, The Others and Mar Adentro. -- .