Pomerance, Murray

Alfred Hitchcock's America

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ISBN 13:
9780745653037
author:
Pomerance, Murray
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
143 mm X 210 mm
Genre:
Performing Arts, Film
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£23.73

Description

Alfred Hitchcock's America explores how the director brought a unique perspective to American cinema. Through a detailed analysis of his films and production techniques, Murray Pomerance examines the social commentary in Hitchcock's work, shedding light on the cultural context of 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s America. The book delves into the ways in which Hitchcock reflected and critiqued American society, from the pressures of class inequality to the characteristic American marriage. Pomerance examines a range of films, including Rebecca and Family Plot, to reveal the location sequences, character types, and social expectations that defined American culture during this period. This analysis offers new insights into Hitchcock's method and work, revealing the "spirit of place" in his films and shedding light on the complex social dynamics of post-war America.

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